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Soil Survey of Lincoln County, West Virginia
In some areas, rock fragments in the surface layer and on the surface may interfere
with tillage and planting.
The seasonal wetness may delay tillage and planting in the spring in areas of the
Latham soil.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability: Suited
Management considerations:
Erosion is a severe hazard if the sod is removed by overgrazing.
The slope and the surface stones make the operation of conventional equipment
used in clipping and applying fertilizer difficult.
Grazing when the soil is too wet causes surface compaction and poor tilth and
damages the sod.
Proper stocking rates, pasture rotation, timely deferment of grazing, and restricted
use during wet periods help to keep the pasture in good condition.
The hay and pasture plants that can tolerate the seasonal wetness should be
selected for planting.
Woodland
Potential productivity: Moderate
Management considerations:
Erosion is a severe hazard on logging sites.
The steep slopes make the operation of logging equipment hazardous.
Plant competition is moderate if openings are made in the canopy.
Seedling mortality may be a problem on southern aspects because of the
droughtiness during the summer months.
Establishing skid roads and trails on the contour and removing water from logging
roads by water bars, outsloping or insloping road surfaces, culverts, and drop
structures help to control erosion.
Because of the slope, logging roads should be designed so that they conform to the
topography.
Carefully managed reforestation helps to control undesirable understory plants.
Planting when the soil is moist can reduce the seedling mortality rate.
Community Development
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management considerations:
Erosion is a severe hazard on construction sites.
The seasonal wetness in areas of the Latham soil limits excavation and trafficability
and may delay construction activities in the winter and spring.
Because the soil is soft when wet, road pavement is subject to cracking and
buckling under heavy loads.
Maintaining a plant cover on construction sites, establishing a plant cover in
unprotected areas, and providing for the proper disposal of surface runoff help to
control erosion and sedimentation.
Buildings can be constructed on well compacted fill material that raises the site a
sufficient distance above the water table.
Providing suitable subgrade material helps to prevent the road damage caused by
low strength and by shrinking and swelling.
Interpretive Groups
Land capability classification: 6e
Woodland ordination symbol: 3R on north-facing slopes and 2R on south-facing
slopes
Prime farmland: No
Hydric soil: No
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