GUELPH, ONTARIO - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

The vegetative cover on this Plainfield sand was not sufficiently dense to hold
The soil in place. Reforestation is recommended for areas such as this.
the soil unless a permanent cover of trees or specially adapted pasture grasses
are grown.
The soil is probably best used for recreational purposes and tree growth.
(ii) Good Drainage
Fox Sandy Loam (20,700 acres)
Occurring on smooth gently sloping topography, Fox sandy loam is a well
drained soil exhibiting the characteristics of the Grey-Brown Podzolic Great
Soil Group. The Fox has a distinct textural B horizon which is illustrated in
the following profile description:
A 0 — Thin layer of partially decomposed leaves, twigs,
etc.
A l — 0-4 inches sandy loam; very dark greyish brown
(10 YR 3/2); fine crumb structure; friable consistency;
stonefree; pH — 6.5.
A 21 — 4-24 inches sand; yellowish brown (10 YR 5/4);
single grain structure; loose consistency; stonefree;
pH — 6.3.
A 22 — 24-26 inches sand; light yellowish brown (10 YR
6/4); single grain structure; loose consistency;
stonefree; pH — 6.2.
B 2 — 26-30 inches loam; dark brown (10 YR 4/3); fine
nuciform structure; friable consistency; stonefree;
pH — 6.7.
C — Sand; light grey (10 YR 7/2); single grain structure;
loose consistency; stonefree; pH — 7.8.
The sugar maple-beech is the dominant association found in the woodlots
on the Fox series. The type is low in organic matter, potash and phosphate
and is moderately susceptible to wind erosion, particularly when left without
cover for periods of time.
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