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Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper is based on findings of the semi-detailed soil survey of Bahawalpur plantation. Of the total area about 400 hectares are normal silty soil without any problem. Moderately saline-alkali cover and area of 106 hectares whereas slightly saline-alkali occupy 41 hectares. An area of 7 hectares is occupied by moderately deep slightly saline-alkali soils are underlain by fine sand at about, 6 meters depth. A brief description of different kinds of soil and suggestions for their improvement are discussed in this paper. The location and distribution of the various kinds of soils is shown in the attached map. Schematic diagrams of the representative soil profiles are appended to this paper. This information could greatly help in the preparation of the forest working plan.