Soils of the - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Plate 13 Buntzen soil profiie -. -Humic Podzol). N . r .
the abrupt upper surface of the ser e , . eented de-1c layer a t
about 2.5 ft. (64 cm). Very few roots F ee. , -t ense :ire: ree f
mats are common on its surface.
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Commonly Associated Sow: d and Cannell soils often occur in close association with Bur r
soils. Steelhead soils differ from Buntzen soils by occupying lower slopes and slight depressions wher e
drainage is imperfect . Cannelf soils differ by being less than 1 m deep over bedrock . Stave and Kenworth y
are sometimes closely associated with Buntzen soils also . Stave soils differ by having developed from 1 to 2 -
sandy material over glacial till while Kenworthy soils have developed from gravelly and stony colluvial dept :
Vegetation : The usual vegetation is second-growth Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red ceda r
associated vegetation includes vine maple, red alder and various ferns and shrubs with moss on the s o
ace . Rooting is usually unrestrictd to about 100 cm depth but is severely limiter ; ': that by th e
ented horizons . A root mat is usually present immediately above the cementa '
al Land Use Comments : (1) Buntzen soils have limited use for agriculture- ; . adv c
raphy and stoniness . Forage crops and pasture are possible in some areas . (2) Soli u epee
40 high and, where not limited by steep slopes . Buntzen soils provide good construction - ie s for wee
development . However, the dense, slowly permeable subsoils and steep slopes are poor for septic tank effluen t
disposal . (3) Forest production is good . Data from a limited number of plots indicates annual wood productio r
by Douglas-fir to be about 9 to 12 m 3 /ha .
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