Links Soils
Links soil developed under forestry (Culbin Forest, Morayshire) showing weakly developed prodzol under vegetation. Note - buried profile with weak horizon differentiation.
Characteristics of Links Soils
- Profile morphology weakly expressed; buried horizons or profiles often present
- Parent material represented by aeolian sand
- Located within flat areas on landward side of dunes
- Soil drainage, free to excessive: poor drainage in dune slacks
- Dark, organic-stained surface horizon overlies pale brown sand at depth
- Land used principally for golf courses