Composition of Soils in England and Wales
What is the overall composition of the soils of England and Wales? This website provides lots of information about the different soil types and also gives maps of their locations - but what about an overall summary? The following list provides a simple breakdown of the soils of England and Wales:
| Soil type | Percentage |
|---|
| Sandy soils | 4.2% |
| Loamy soils | 52.9% |
| Silty soils | 14.3% |
| Clayey soils | 17.1% |
| Peat soils | 3.1% |
| Gravelly soils | 0.3% |
| Disturbed soils | 0.4% |
| Urban | 7.7%++ |
Think about how this composition might vary in other countries around the world. Which of these soils might be the most important, or the best suited for various purposes?
