Shibekah landscape NE001
This soil is in coastal sabkha on level to gently undulating plains. This soil is moderately well drained. Median measured saturated hydraulic conductivity class for the surface layer is high.
This soil is mostly used for natural areas; some areas are used for building sites. Commonly described vegetation species include Cornulaca monacantha, Halopeplis perfoliata, Halopyrum
mucronatum, Halocnemum strobilaceum, Salsola imbricate, Zygophyllum qatarense, and Zygophyllum simplex. Vegetation cover is 3 to 30%.
The main distinguishing feature of this soil is the thick sandy profile containing pieces of seashells of marine origin; the water table within 150 cm; and the elevated salinity and sodium levels, particularly in the lower part of the profile. It is not suited to agriculture. This soil provides valuable habitat for shorebirds and other coastal plant and animal species.
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Shibekah landscape NE001
This soil is in coastal sabkha on level to gently undulating plains. This soil is moderately well drained. Median measured saturated hydraulic conductivity class for the surface layer is high.
This soil is mostly used for natural areas; some areas are used for building sites. Commonly described vegetation species include Cornulaca monacantha, Halopeplis perfoliata, Halopyrum
mucronatum, Halocnemum strobilaceum, Salsola imbricate, Zygophyllum qatarense, and Zygophyllum simplex. Vegetation cover is 3 to 30%.
The main distinguishing feature of this soil is the thick sandy profile containing pieces of seashells of marine origin; the water table within 150 cm; and the elevated salinity and sodium levels, particularly in the lower part of the profile. It is not suited to agriculture. This soil provides valuable habitat for shorebirds and other coastal plant and animal species.
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