FOR402

Unit Code: FOR402

Unit Title: Soils

This unit focuses on the understanding of earthโ€™s internal structures; rock formation, principal rock types and compositions, earthquakes, faults and tectonic plate movements.ย  The unit covers different soil classes, the Land Systems of the Solomon Islands and soil fertility management practices. The recognition of soil suitability for different forest plantation species, soil formation and profile, water cycle and rainfall patterns of Solomon Islands.