Soils of the Dinaric karst in Slovenia: properties, pedogenesis and land use

Rok Turniški; Helena Grčman

doi:10.3986/AGS.14434

Authors

Rok Turniški University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0630-6620
Helena Grčman University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Ljubljana, Slovenia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0724-9151

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS.14434

Keywords:

soil, Leptosols, Phaeozems, Cambisols, Luvisols

Abstract

The study evaluates the physical and chemical properties of soils developed on limestones and dolomites in the Dinaric karst of Slovenia. Statistical analysis of 257 soil profiles was performed to compare the properties of different soil types and to assess the impact of land use on soil characteristics. The predominant soil types in the area are Leptosols and Phaeozems, followed by Eutric Cambisols and Luvisols. Although these soils are chemically fertile, their agricultural potential is limited due to their variable depth, rocky surface, and lack of surface water. As a result, forests are the predominant type of land use. Land use influences soil processes and properties, as evidenced by the differences in soil pH, base saturation, cation exchange capacity and organic matter content.

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