Geography


Chapter : 1. Resource & Development

Forest Soil

5. Forest Soil :
Formation : The soils are formed due to mechanical weathering caused by snow, rain, temperature variation etc.
Features :
1. These soils are heterogeneous in nature and their character changes with mountain environment and altitude.
2. The soils are very rich in humus but are deficient in potash, phosphorus and lime.
3. The soils are especially suitable for plantation of tea, coffee, spices and tropical fruits.
Regions : Hilly region of Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

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