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Marong map unit Qag

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Map Unit:Quaternary alluvium, drainage depressionMap Unit Symbol:Qag
% of Study Area: 1.6

Land-form diagram for Marong map unit Qag

General Description:
The drainage depressions within the main alluvial plain are usually in the form of swamps or creeks such as Myers Creek. The soils associated with the creeks have not been described due to their highly variable nature and narrow coverage. The soils associated with the swamps are duplex with grey clay loam top soils and yellowish brown heavy clay subsoils. Minor variations include redder subsoils in less frequently wet areas, gradational soils and profiles with more uniform textures throughout. The creeks are often saline due to run off from the lower catchments, while the swamps are not.

Site characteristics:

Parent material age: QuaternaryDepth seasonal watertable:0 m
Lithology: AlluviumPotential recharge to groundwater:Low
Landform Pattern:Alluvial plain Flooding risk: High
Element:SwampDrainage:Poorly drained
Slope common:0.5%Depth to hardrock: > 2 m
Slope range: 0-1%
Rock outcrop: 0%

Major vegetation: Red Gum, Grey Box, Yellow Box, Peppercorn, Round-leaf Wattle, Tussock grass, Rye Grass, Wallaby Grass.

Present land use: Partially forested, grazing sheep & cattle (major) cropping (minor)


Land
degradation:
Water erosion
Wind erosion
Salting
Acidification
Sheet/rill
Gully
Susceptibility
Low
Moderate
High
Low
Moderate
Incidence
Low
Low
Moderate
Low
Low


Soil profile characteristics:

Permeability (measured - average, range):-
Permeability (estimated):Very slow
Available water capacity:279 mm H2O
Linear shrinkage (B horizon):15.0 %
Soil profile description:

A1 0-10 cm Greyish yellow brown (10YR4/2) fine sandy clay loam, weak structure, subangular blocky peds less than 2 mm, smooth fabric, very weak consistence, high organic matter, pH 6.6, Clear transition to
A2 10-26 cm Greyish yellow brown (10YR5/2) fine sandy loam, a few faint fine red mottles, moderate structure, subangular blocky peds 10-20 mm, smooth fabric, moderately firm consistence, a few iron segregations, pH 6.6. Clear transition to
B2126-115 cmDull yellowish brown (10YR5/3) heavy clay, moderate structure, angular blocky peds 10-20 mm, smooth fabric, pH 6.9. Gradual transition to
B22115-156+ cmDull yellowish brown (10YR5/3) light clay, strong structure, angular blocky peds 10-20 mm, smooth fabric, pH 7.1.


Soil classification:

Factual Key (Northcote): Dy2.22 (major) Gn3.92/3, Gn3.52, Uf2 (minor)
Australian Soil Classification:Chromosolic, Oxyaquic, Hydrosol; very deep, medium, clay loamy, non-gravelly
Unified Soil Group: CL


Interpretation of soil analyses*


Horizon
pH
Gravel
%
E.C.
(salts)
Nutrient
Status
P
K
Al
Organic
Matter
Dispersibility
A1
6.6
6.7
VL
VH
D
S
S
H
L
A2
6.6
1.3
VL
M
S
S
S
L
H
B21
6.9
< 1
VL
H
D
S
S
VL
M
B22
7.1
< 1
VL
M
D
S
S
VL
M
VL : Very Low; L : Low; M : Moderate; H : High; VH : Very High; D : Deficient; S : Satisfactory; T : Toxic; **: Acid * See Appendix 4 for analytical results


Land capability assessment

Land Use
Class
Major limiting feature(s)/ landuse
Agriculture (CTS values)
C3T1S5
High seasonal watertable
Effluent disposal (septic tanks)
5
Poor drainage, very slow permeability, high risk of flooding
Farm dams (earthen)
5
High seasonal watertable
Building foundations - slab
5
Poor drainage, high seasonal watertable, high risk of flooding
Building foundations - stumps/footings
5
Poor drainage, high seasonal watertable, high risk of flooding
Secondary roads
5
High risk of flooding, high seasonal watertable, very poor drainage
Urban residential
5
Secondary roads, building foundations
Rural residential
5
Farm dams effluent disposal, secondary roads, building foundations


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