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Soil Characteristics and Pedology of Upland Sites in Jay, Florida

This study examines the soil characteristics of two upland sites in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida. Both sites are located on gentle southeast-facing slopes with acidic, forested environments dominated by longleaf pine and wiregrass. The first site, Orangeburg, features moderate infiltration and water availability with slight limitations for dwellings and septic systems. The second site, Troup Complex, displays high infiltration rates but similarly moderate water availability and slight limitations. Both soils are classified as Ultisols, displaying ochric epipedons and argillic or kandic subsurface horizons.

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Soil Characteristics and Pedology of Upland Sites in Jay, Florida

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  1. Marti Occhipinti Soil Pedology Interpretations

  2. Location Jay, Florida Santa Rosa County

  3. Site Characteristics • Both soils are: • Located on upland hillsides • Located on gentle SE facing slope • Acidic • Forested (longleaf pine, yaupon, wire grass) • From marine parent material Site #1 Orangeburg (30) Site #2 Troup Complex (47)

  4. Site #1: Ecology Plot

  5. Profile Ap Ap BA Bt1 Bt2 BA

  6. Profile Bt1 Ap BA Bt1 Bt2 Bt2

  7. Description Ap BA Bt1 Bt2

  8. Infiltration Rate =moderate Available Water = moderate 22.5 cm Hydraulic Conductivity= moderate Soil Wetness Class = 1(>150 cm) Limitations Dwellings w/ Basement =slight Septic Tank Absorption =slight Local Roads & Streets =slight Position = upland Parent Material = marine Slope = 2-6% gently sloping Surface Runoff = medium Erosion Potential = medium Interpretation

  9. Epipedon = Ochric Subsurface Horizon = Argillic or Kandic depending on the CEC Order = Ultisol Classification

  10. Site #2: Clay Pit

  11. Profile A A BA Bt1 Bt2 Bt3 BA

  12. Profile Bt1 A BA Bt1 Bt2 Bt3 Bt2

  13. Profile A BA Bt1 Bt2 Bt3 Bt3

  14. Description A BA Bt1 Bt2 Bt3

  15. Infiltration Rate = high Available Water = moderate 22.5 cm Hydraulic Conductivity= moderate Soil Wetness Class = 1(>150 cm) Limitations Dwellings w/ Basement =slight Septic Tank Absorption = slight Local Roads & Streets =slight Position = upland Parent Material = marine Slope = 2-6% gently sloping Surface Runoff = slow Erosion Potential = medium Interpretation

  16. Epipedon = Ochric Subsurface Horizon = Argillic or Kandic depending in CEC Order = Ultisol Classification

  17. Questions

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