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Classifying L<strong>and</strong><br />

►Eight Eight capability classes defining usage <strong>and</strong><br />

treatment of l<strong>and</strong>.<br />

►Classes Classes are based on slope of l<strong>and</strong>, available<br />

water capacity <strong>and</strong> soil drainage.<br />

►Generally, class 1 – 4 are suitable for<br />

cultivation <strong>and</strong> classes 5 – 8 are suitable for<br />

pasture, woodl<strong>and</strong> or wildlife.<br />

►With With proper management <strong>and</strong> conservation<br />

practices, l<strong>and</strong>s may be used for cultivation<br />

that are not classified as such.

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