Thin Humus layer, minerals deep beneath the surface
More organic matter in the humus layerthan in deeper layers.
very little humus, few minerals
Organic loam.
The soil of a temperate deciduous forest would be best for agriculture as it is nutrient rich from decaying litter (compost). Tropical soil tends to be acidic and nutrient poor
well if you mean condition... the soil in a temperate forest is fertile with a light brown color. -w3lc0m3! ;) Diana
More organic matter in the humus layerthan in deeper layers.
very little humus, few minerals
Organic loam.
Actually they lack soil horizons.
Black forest soil found in central Illinois.
The soil of a temperate deciduous forest would be best for agriculture as it is nutrient rich from decaying litter (compost). Tropical soil tends to be acidic and nutrient poor
Wet and rich in organic matter.
community
A collection of domains that share a common schema
Sparse grass
The soil in the forest is shaded by the trees. The soil in the field gets direct sun.
It is necessary to incorporate forest soil along with a forest tree because a forest tree is already adapted to the forest soil. This soil is rich with nutrients which a tree really needs. These nutrients are needed by the forest tree in order to survive regardless of the change in location.