RdA-Ridgebury fin e sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes.

This soil is nearly level, deep, and poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained. It is in depressions and along drainageways. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from 5 to 20 acres. Most are about 10 acres.

Typically, the surface layer is black fine sandy loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is mottled and is 22 inches thick. The upper 6 inches of the subsoil is pale brown fine sandy loam; the lower 16 inches is light brownish gray, firm sandy loam. The substratum is light olive gray, mottled, very firm sandy loam to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas of Pittstown, Whitman, and Woodbridge soils. Also included are areas of soils that are very fine sandy loam, gravelly loamy sand, or gravelly loamy coarse sand throughout. In some areas the very firm substratum extends to a depth of 4 feet or less. Included areas make up about 20 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Ridgebury soil is moderate or moderately rapid in the surface layer and subsoil and slow or very slow in the substratum. The soil has a seasonal high water table at or near the surface in winter and spring and during periods of heavy rainfall. The surface layer of the soil is very friable and is easily tilled under proper moisture conditions. Root growth is restricted by the seasonal high water table and by the very firm substratum at a depth of about 29 inches.

Most areas of this soil are used for pasture, hay, and cultivated crops (fig. 11). Some areas are used for homesites and other types of community development.

This soil is suited to cultivated crops. The seasonal high water table is the main limitation; surface drainage, diversions, tile drains, or a combination of these practices is needed. Minimum tillage, returning crop residue to the soil, and adding manure to the surface layer help to maintain the organic matter content and improve tilth.

This soil is suited to hay and pasture, especially to water-tolerant plants. Drainage is generally needed. The prevention of both overgrazing and grazing when the soil is wet and the use of proper stocking rates help to maintain desirable pasture plant species and prevent surface compaction.

The seasonal high water table makes this soil poorly suited to trees. The water table causes a high rate of seedling mortality. It also restricts rooting, making trees susceptible to uprooting during windy periods. Planting water-tolerant species helps to reduce the rate of seedling mortality, and establishing dense stands of trees reduces the hazard of uprooting. The wetness of the soil limits the use of timber harvesting equipment.

The seasonal high water table is the main limitation of the soil for community development, especially as a building site and as a site for septic tank absorption fields and sanitary landfills. The slow permeability in the substratum is an additional limitation for septic tanks.

RdB-Ridgebury fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes.

This soil is gently sloping, deep, and poorly drained and somewaht poorly drained. It is in drainageways and on hillsides. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from about 5 to 20 acres. Most are about 10 acres.

Typically, the surface layer is black fine sandy loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is mottled and is 22 inches thick. The upper 6 inches of the subsoil is pale brown fine sandy loam; the lower 16 inches is light brownish gray, firm sandy loam. The substratum is light olive gray, mottled, very firm sandy loam to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas of Pittstown, Whitman, and Woodbridge soils. Also included are areas of soils that are very fine sandy loam, gravelly loamy sand, or gravelly loamy coarse sand throughout. In some areas the substratum extends to a depth of 4 feet or less. Included areas make up about 20 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Ridgebury soil is moderate or moderately rapid in the surface layer and subsoil and slow or very slow in the substratum. The soil has a seasonal high water table at or near the surface in winter and spring and during periods of heavy rainfall. The surface layer of the soil is very friable and is easily tilled under proper moisture conditions. Root growth is restricted by the seasonal high water table and by the very firm substratum at a depth of about 29 inches.

Most areas of this soil are used for hay, pasture, and cultivated crops. Some areas are used for homesites and other types of community development.

This soil is suited to cultivated crops. The seasonal high water table is the main limitation, and erosion is a hazard. Surface drainage, diversions, tile drains, or a combination of these practices is needed. Cover crops, minimum tillage, returning crop residue to the soil, and adding manure to the surface layer help to maintain the organic matter content and improve tilth.

The soil is suited to hay and pasture, especially to water-tolerant plants. Drainage generally is needed. The prevention of both overgrazing and grazing when the soil is wet and the use of proper stocking rates help to maintain desirable pasture plant species and prevent surface compaction.

The seasonal high water table makes this soil poorly suited to trees. The water table causes a high rate of seedling mortality. It also restricts rooting, making trees susceptible to uprooting during windy periods. Planting water-tolerant species helps to reduce the rate of seedling mortality, and establishing dense stands of trees reduces the hazard of uprooting. The wetness of the soil limits the use of timber harvesting equipment.

The seasonal high water table is the main limitation of the soil for community development, especially as a building site and as a site for septic tank absorption fields and sanitary landfills. The slow permeability in the substratum is an additional limitation for septic tanks.

Capability subclass: IIIw.

ReA-Ridgebury extremely stony fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes.

This soil is nearly level, deep, and poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained. It is in depressions and drainageways. Stones and boulders cover 3 to 15 percent of the surface. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from about 5 to 300 acres. Most are about 50 acres.

Typically, the surface layer is black fine sandy loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is mottled and is 22 inches thick. The upper 6 inches of the subsoil is pale brown fine sandy loam; the lower 16 inches is light brownish gray, firm sandy loam. The substratum is light olive gray, mottled, very firm sandy loam to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas of Pittstown, Whitman, and Woodbridge soils. Also included are areas of soils that are very fine sandy loam, gravelly loamy sand, or gravelly loamy coarse sand throughout. Stones and boulders cover more than 15 percent of the surface of some areas. Included areas make up about 25 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Ridgebury soil is moderate or moderately rapid in the surface layer and subsoil and slow or very slow in the substratum. A seasonal high water table is at or near the surface in winter and spring. Root growth is restricted by the seasonal high water table and by the very firm substratum at a depth of about 29inches.

Most areas of this soil are in woodland (fig. 12). A few areas are used for permanent pasture. Some areas are used for homesites and other types of community development.

The high water table and the stones and boulders on the surface make this soil poorly suited to farming. Use of this soil for cultivation requires drainage and stone removal.

The seasonal high water table makes this soil poorly suited to trees. The water table causes a high rate of seedling mortality. It also restricts rooting, making trees susceptible to uprooting during windy periods. Planting water-tolerant species helps to reduce the rate of seedling mortality, and establishing dense stands of trees reduces the hazard of uprooting.

The seasonal high water table is the main limitation of the soil for community development, especially as a building site and as a site for septic tank absorption fields and sanitary landfills. The slow permeability in the substratum is an additional limitation for septic tanks.

ReB-Ridgebury extremely stony fine sandy loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes.

This soil is gently sloping, deep, and poorly drained and somewhat poorly drained. It is in drainageways and on hillsides. Stones and boulders cover 3 to 15 percent of the surface. Areas of this soil are irregular in shape and range from about 5 to 300 acres. Most are about 50 acres.

Typically, the surface layer is black fine sandy loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is mottled and is 22 inches thick. The upper 6 inches of the subsoil is pale brown fine sandy loam; the lower 16 inches is light brownish gray, firm sandy loam. The substratum is light olive gray, mottled, very firm sandy loam to a depth of 60 inches or more.

Included with this soil in mapping are areas of Pittstown, Whitman, and Woodbridge soils. Also included are areas of soils that are very fine sandy loam, gravelly loamy sand, or gravelly loamy coarse sand throughout. Stones and boulders cover more than 15 percent of the surface of some areas. Included areas make up about 25 percent of the unit.

The permeability of this Ridgebury soil is moderate or moderately rapid in the surface layer and subsoil and slow or very slow in the substratum. A seasonal high water table is at or near the surface in winter and spring. Root growth is restricted by the seasonal high water table and by the very firm substratum at a depth of about 29inches.

Most areas of this soil are in woodland. A few areas are used for permanent pasture. Some areas are used for homesites and other types of community development.

The seasonal high water table and the stones and boulders on the surface make this soil poorly suited to farming. Use of the soil for cultivation requires drainage

and stone removal.

The seasonal high water table makes this soil poorly suited to trees. The water table causes a high rate of seedling mortality. It also restricts rooting, making trees susceptible to uprooting during windy periods. Planting water-tolerant species helps to reduce the rate of seedling mortality, and establishing dense stands of trees reduces the hazard of uprooting. The wetness of the soil limits the use of timber harvesting equipment.

The seasonal high water table it the main limitation of the soil for community development, especially as a building site and as a site for septic tank absorption fields and sanitary landfills. The slow permeability in the substratum is an additional limitation for septic tanks.

Capability subclass: VIIs.

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