Soils

by Allan Hewitt

The soil is only a thin skin covering the land, but it is vital for all life. The more we learn about New Zealand soils and their role in the ecosystem, the more wisely we can use them.

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Main image: Pukekohe market gardens

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The land’s thin skin

Soil features

Diversity and uniqueness

The most extensive soils

Ancient soils

Young soils

Wet and rock type-dominated soils

Soil patterns and properties

What makes a good soil?

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