Dermosols lack strong texture contrast between surface (A) horizons and the upper subsoil (B2). The subsoils are also structured (as opposed to Kandosols which lack structure).
Note that other soil types may also occur within these mapped areas (either dominantly or sub-dominantly) - depending on factors such as climate, landform, geology, vegetation and degree of weathering. This map will continue to be updated as new information becomes available. Access the Soil and Land Survey Directory from this website to find out about more detailed information from various soil and land surveys that cover parts of this region. |
Red Dermosols Previously referred to as:
loam to clay loam texture, dark brown A1, overlying yellowish red or reddish brown A2, gradual boundary change. Subsoil (B2) horizon clay loam to light clay texture, strong sub-angular blocky structure, strongly acid, low nutrient status. | Acidic Red Dermosol on lower river terrace in the Tallangatta Valley. |
Brown Dermosols (mountain areas) Previously referred to as:
Surface (A) horizons forest litter (O horizon), overlying dark brown to black organic loam A1 horizon (up to 15 cm thick) with strong fine granular structure, gradual boundary change. Subsoil (B2) horizon clay loam to light clay texture, strongly acid, dystrophic. | Acidic Brown Dermosol found in mountainous areas. |
Yellow and Brown Dermosols (plains) Occurrence:
Surface (A) horizons fine sandy clay loam, darker A1 horizon, overlying paler (often bleached) A2 horizon, weakly structured, clear to gradual boundary change. Subsoil (B2) horizon clay loam to light clay texture, becoming more clayey and alkaline with depth, often with many manganese stains at depth, well developed structure. | Yellow Dermosol found on plains in the Rutherglen area. |