Soil and land use - a synopsis. III. Nevis
1984
Ahmad, N. (West Indies Univ., St. Augustine (Trinidad and Tobago). Dept. of Soil Science)
The geological composition and evolution of the soils of Nevis, which are entirely volcanic in origin are described. Soil types are classified according to the 'Soil Taxonomy' system and classified into land capability groups. The principal limiting factors are slope and erosion risk, poor natural drainage, shallow soil and low rainfall. Crop or livestock production would require great care and hard work to overcome the environmental conditions but cotton and peanuts are major potential cash crops. In general, soils have a slightly high pH, ideal for crop production; are not easily leached; are saturated with cations Ca and Mg, with high available P and variable K; have low organic C and N contents and are difficult to till due to physical limitations
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