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The Peace River Parkland Soils

Solonetz SoilThe soils of the grasslands are mostly Solonetzic while those of the forested portion are mostly Luvisolics. The Solonetzic soils are an important factor in maintaining the grasslands here with fire and, possibly, climate playing a secondary role.

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Updated July 15th, 2001 by KP