Inceptisols

Inceptisol Soils

Inceptisols are common in the eastern regions of Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia and occur under a wide range of ecological settings (Brady and Weil 1999). These soils are considered young and at the beginning of geological weathering and profile development, exhibiting minimal horizon development. They are often found on fairly steep slopes, young geomorphic surfaces, and on resistant parent materials. Productivity of these soils varies greatly. A sizeable percentage of Inceptisols are found in mountainous areas and are used for forestry, recreation, and watershed.