Land Capability Grouping
(units) & Locations |
Major Soil Constraints |
Recommendations/
Suggested Land Use |
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2 |
3 |
VIIe4s3
Mostly in high hills covering Ireng, Nungjang, Troglobilok, Churachandpur, & Liklai
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- Very steep slopes
- Stoniness
- Very severe erosion hazard
- Very strong to extreme soil acidity
- Low exchange capacity and base status
- Shifting cultivation and land slides
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Rill and gully erosion control by putting small check dams at frequent intervals; plantation of forest species in open areas with proper soil conservation of existing forest. |
VIIe4s2
In high hills covering Sinda Bagan Leriong, Tairen Pokpi . Churachandpur Khoupum
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- Steep to very steep slopes
- Very severe erosion hazard
- Very strong to extreme soil acidity
- Low exchange capacity
- Low base status
- Jhum cultivation
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Gully erosion control with check dams, restriction of felling, firing, grazing, etc., plantation of forest species with proper soil conservation measures. |
VIIe3s3
Mostly in hilly terrain covering Kangchup R.F., Kangchup Chiru RF. Bherum, Khonga Khul, Mairangching Khunou, Churachandpur
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- Moderately steep to very steep slopes
- Severe erosion hazard
- Stoniness
- Very strong soil acidity
- Low CEC and base status
- Shifting cultivation
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Contour terracing to protect the terraces; restriction of free grazing, firing, forest cutting; plantation of forest species are suited in this region. |
Vie4s3
Mostly in hilly terrain covering Kangchup, Natokon, Lamdan, Kholrok and Parengba.
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- Moderately steep to steep slopes
- Stoniness
- Very severe erosion
- Very strong soil acidity
- Low exchange capacity
- Shifting cultivation and land slides
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Preservation of existing forest from firing, tree cutting, jhuming, grazing etc. and plantation of suitable forest species; provision for diversion channel and vegetative waterways. Contour terracing by putting stones to protect the terraces and gully erosion control. |
Vie3s3
In hilly terrain covering , Sungang, Ireng, Bherum, Tairen Pokpi, Mairangching Khunou, Laipham, Gothol,
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- Moderately steep to steep slopes
- Stoniness
- Severe erosion
- Very strong soil acidity
- Low CEC and base status
- Jhum cultivation
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Afforestation of open areas, protect from jhuming, and grazing. Provision for diversion channel vegetative waterways and contour terracing. |
Vie3s2
Mostly in hilly terrain covering Kangchup Chiru, Kangchup Makhon, Natop, Tairn Pokpi, Ngariyan
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- Moderately steep slopes
- Severe erosion
- Very strong soil acidity
- Low base status
- Shifting cultivation
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Provision of diversion channel and vegetation waterways. Terracing by putting the stones to protect the terraces; preservation for existing forest from tree cutting, firing, grazing etc. along with agro silvi pastoral programme. |
Vw4
In very low lying areas covering Charaibung, Khonumla and Karang.
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- Very severe limitation of water stagnation/ flooding
- High water table
- Very poor drainage
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May be used for pisciculture and cultivation of waterchestnut with proper agronomic practices. |
IVe3s3
Mostly in foot hills and isolated hillocks covering Kangchup, Meirang Ching Khunou, Mashemjang,
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- Moderately steep to very steep slopes
- Stoniness
- Very strong soil acidity
- Low CEC and base status
- Jhum cultivation
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Maintenance of existing terraces by cover crops and plantation of perennial grass of legume variety; selected areas may be brought under fruit trees and other orchard crops with proper soil conservation and agronomic practices. |
IVe2s3
In foot hills covering Bijan Tampok, Lonphal, Laching Manbi and Mairangching Khunou.
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- Moderately to moderately steep slopes
- Stoniness
- Very strong soil acidity
- Moderate erosion hazard
- Low CEC and base status
- Shifting cultivation
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Plantation of economical species on the ridges of the terraces, horticultural crops/ orchard crops in the side slopes with proper conservation measurers. |
IVe2s2
Mostly in foot hills covering Bijang Tampok, Woynan, Isham Khuman and Mairangching Khunou
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- Moderately to moderately steep slopes
- Moderate erosion hazard.
- Very strong soil acidity
- Low base status and exchange capacity.
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Proper maintenance of existing terraces, provision for vegetative waterways, cultivation of plantation crops along with agro forestry. |
IVw4
In low lying plains covering Thinnuggai, Ishok and Naurem
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- Very severe water stagnation
- Very poor drainage
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Cultivation of suitable varieties of paddy along with pisciculture; improvement of drainage. |
IIIe2s3
Mostly in foot hills covering Khonga Khul, Chingphel, Kelthenmanbi, Rharyeng
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- Moderate slopes
- Moderate erosion
- Stoniness
- Strong soil acidity
- Low CEC
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Proper soil conservation measures may help in growing various horticultural and plantation crops. |
IIIe2s2
In lower slopes of foot hills covering Rharyeng Khunoi, Parengba, Bungte Chiru,
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- Moderately slopes
- Moderate erosion
- Strong soil acidity
- Low CEC and base status
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A variety of horticultural and plantation crops can be grown with proper soil and water conservation practices. |
IIIe2w1
Mostly in gently sloping plains covering Khongathel, Koirentak Khunou,
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- Moderate erosion
- Slight stagnation of water
- Imperfect drainage.
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These lands are suitable for rice and selective crops can be grown during winter season. |
IIIw3
Mostly in nearly level to very sloping plains covering Khabi, Kamong, Awangjiri, Oksong-bung, Kwasiphai
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- Severe limitation of water stagnation
- Poor drainage
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These lands require drainage improvement and some selective crops can be grown during winter season. |
IIe1w1
Mostly in very gently sloping plains covering Phaiyeng, Tairen Pokpi,
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- Slight stagnation of water
- Imperfect drainage
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These lands are suitable for rice and a number of crops can be grown during winter season. |
IIw2
Mostly in very gently sloping to nearly level plains covering Khongarthel,
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- Moderate stagnation of water
- Imperfect drainage.
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These lands are suitable for cultivation of kharif rice and a number of crops can be grown during winter season. |
