Thematic maps

The map shows the concentration of organic carbon in the surface layer of soil.

Available water capacity is the amount water a soil can provide for plants and so is a useful indicator of the ability of soils to grow crops.

Soil texture in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) provides information to help understand when and what management practices can be performed within NVZs.

The map shows the distribution of carbon and peatland classes across the whole of Scotland.

The map shows soil phosphorus sorption capacity by soil association for non-calcareous mineral soils.