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Barnabe Soil Series
K-Factor
0.32
Soil Erodibility Factor
Texture Class
loam
Drainage Class
well drained
About Barnabe
Shallow, well drained soils formed in residuum derived from sandstone and shale. Lithic contact typically within 20 inches. Found on steep mountain slopes and ridges of the Coast Ranges with slopes of 30 to 75 percent.
K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.
California Distribution
Named for Mount Barnabe in Marin County. Characteristic of the ridges of Point Reyes and the Mount Tamalpais area. Supports chaparral and coastal scrub vegetation.
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