Land Capability Classification
Simple Version
Classes that grow crops
• I- Perfect land for growing crops
• II-Have some limitations that reduce the
choice of plants and require moderate
conservation practices
• III-Same as II but require special and
intense conservation practices
• IV-very severe limitations that restrict plant
choice and require careful management
Classes that do not grow crops
• Class V- cannot be tilled, therefore it’s
used for pasture, timber or wildlife.
• Class VI- Same as V
• Class VII- Woodland and wildlife use
• Class VIII- Recreation, wildlife, aesthetic
uses only
Subclasses
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Soil limitations and hazards because of:
e-erosion
s-shallow
c-climate
w-wetness
Class I will never have a subclass
Examples: IIs, Ve, VIIec
General Info you need to know
• Classification is made for agricultural
purposes
• 3 major categories of soil groupings:
capability unit, capability subclass,
capability class
• Arable-means can be used for crops