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Comparison of Candler Sand and Adamsville Fine Sand. Shengsen Wang. Presentation for Environmental Pedology , Spring 2011. Site Location. Citrus Research & Education Center 700 Experiment Station Rd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850. #1: Candler Sand, 0-5% slope. 105m. #2: Adamsville Fine Sand.
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Comparison of Candler Sand and Adamsville Fine Sand Shengsen Wang Presentation for Environmental Pedology, Spring 2011
Site Location Citrus Research & Education Center700 Experiment Station Rd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850 #1: Candler Sand, 0-5% slope 105m #2: Adamsville Fine Sand
Lake Alfred http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Polk_County_Florida_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Lake_Alfred_Highlighted.svg Lake Alfred is located within the Central Florida Highlands area of the Atlantic coastal plain with a terrain consisting of flatland interspersed with gently rolling hills. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Alfred,_Florida http://fl.water.usgs.gov/PDF_files/wri94_4254_yobbi.pdf
Bt:80-84” EB:74-80” Bt E: 45-74” EB AE: 6-45” E AE Ap: 0 - 6” Ap 0
Soil Description A. Soil Morphology
Soil Properties and Interpretations • Infiltration Rate: High • Available Water: Low (> 7.5 - < 15 cm ) • Soil Interpretations : • Hydraulic Conductivity :Moderate • Seasonal High Water Table Depth: > 150cm • Site Characteristics • Position of Site : Ridge • Parent Material: Marine • Soil Slope: Gently Sloping ( 2 – 6 % ) • Surface Runoff : Slow • Erosion Potential : Low • Soil Classification • Epipedon: Ochric • Subsurface Horizon: Albic&Argillic • Order: Entisols Dwellings with basement: slight limitations Septic tank absorption fields:slight limitations Local roads and streets:slight limitations
Ap1: 0-6 “ Ap1 Ap2: 6-15 “ • Ap2 E1: 15-45 “ E1 E2 E2: 45-84 “ E3 E3: 84-94 “ Bt Bt: 94-98 “
Soil Description A. Soil Morphology
Soil Properties and Interpretations • Infiltration Rate: High • Available Water: Moderate ( > 15 - < 22.5 cm) • Soil Interpretations : • Hydraulic Conductivity: Moderate • Seasonal High Water Table Depth: > 150cm • Site Characteristics • Position of Site : Ridge • Parent Material: Marine • Soil Slope: Gently Sloping ( 2 – 6 % ) • Surface Runoff : Slow • Erosion Potential : Low • Soil Classification • Epipedon: Ochric • Subsurface Horizon: Albic&Argillic • Order: Entisols Dwellings with basement: slight limitations Septic tank absorption fields:slightlimitations Local roads and streets:slight limitations
Candler Sand, 0-5% slope Adamsville Fine Sand