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Soil Survey of Lincoln County, West Virginia
Use and Management
Uses: Most areas of this Holly soil are used for hay or pasture. Most of the trees in
areas of this map unit are in isolated woodlots that are generally too small for
commercial wood production.
Cropland
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management considerations:
The flooding or the very brief periods of ponding may damage crops or delay
fieldwork.
The seasonal wetness delays tillage and planting in the spring.
If this soil is cultivated, applying a system of conservation tillage, delaying tillage
until the soil is reasonably dry, and incorporating crop residue into the soil help to
maintain fertility and tilth.
Pasture and Hayland
Suitability: Poorly suited
Management considerations:
The flooding deposits debris on the grassland.
Unrestricted access to streams by livestock causes streambank erosion and water
pollution.
Grazing when the soil is too wet causes surface compaction and poor tilth and
damages the sod.
Improvement of the stream channel can reduce overflow.
Access to streams by livestock should be limited to protected crossings.
Proper stocking rates, a planned grazing system, and deferred grazing during wet
periods help to keep the pasture in good condition.
Woodland
Potential productivity: Moderately high
Management considerations:
This soil is soft when wet and, as a result, is susceptible to excessive rutting if
logging equipment is used during wet periods.
Undesirable plants hinder adequate natural and artificial reforestation in areas
where intensive site preparation and maintenance are not done.
Because of the rutting, equipment should only be used during the dry summer
months or during periods in winter when the soil is frozen or has adequate snow
cover.
If trees are planted, site preparation by mechanical or chemical means helps to
control competing vegetation.
Subsequent control of undesirable vegetation may be needed.
Community Development
Suitability: Unsuited
Management considerations:
The seasonal wetness limits excavation and trafficability and delays construction
activities in winter and spring.
Because the soil is soft when wet, road pavement is subject to cracking and
buckling under heavy loads.
Buildings can be constructed on well compacted fill material that raises the site a
sufficient distance above the seasonal high water table.
Constructing roads on raised fill material and installing a drainage system help to
prevent the damage caused by wetness.
Interpretive Groups
Land capability classification: 3w
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