Hisan landscape NE027
This soil is on level to gently undulating plains in coastal sabkha. This soil is moderately well drained. Median measured saturated hydraulic conductivity class for the surface layer is high.
This soil is used mostly for natural areas. A few areas have been built up. Commonly described vegetation species include Halocnemum strobilaceum Halopeplis perfoliata, Haloxylon salicornicum, Zygophyllum mandavillei, and Zygophyllum qatarense. Vegetation cover is 1 to 40%.
This soil occurs in coastal sabkha, mostly in a narrow band between Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The main distinguishing feature of this soil is the concentration of gypsum in the soil surface layer, the permanently high water table, and the elevated salinity levels. It is not suited to agriculture. The high water table and hazard of subsidence due to gypsum content are concerns for building sites. This soil provides valuable habitat for shorebirds and other coastal plant and animal species.
Hisan landscape NE027
This soil is on level to gently undulating plains in coastal sabkha. This soil is moderately well drained. Median measured saturated hydraulic conductivity class for the surface layer is high.
This soil is used mostly for natural areas. A few areas have been built up. Commonly described vegetation species include Halocnemum strobilaceum Halopeplis perfoliata, Haloxylon salicornicum, Zygophyllum mandavillei, and Zygophyllum qatarense. Vegetation cover is 1 to 40%.
This soil occurs in coastal sabkha, mostly in a narrow band between Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The main distinguishing feature of this soil is the concentration of gypsum in the soil surface layer, the permanently high water table, and the elevated salinity levels. It is not suited to agriculture. The high water table and hazard of subsidence due to gypsum content are concerns for building sites. This soil provides valuable habitat for shorebirds and other coastal plant and animal species.