Brown earth soils - The most common soil in Ireland. , Loam - Ideal for growing a variety of crops., Humus - Forms from plant litter of leaves., Podzol soils - Found in coniferous forests. , Leaching - Caused by heavy rainfall, Hardpan - Happens as a result of leaching , Gley soils - Impermeable clay or bedrock., Peaty soils - Found in blanket + raised bogs. , Natural vegetation - Naturally growing plants + trees. , Deep soils - High nutrient content., Shallow soils - Cannot support much vegetation. , Acidic soil - Lime is spread to increase fertility. , Clay soils - Waterlogged, hard to cultivate. , Sandy soils - Well drained, support vegetation. , Soil erosion - Deforestation and intense farming. , Forest management - Controlled removal of trees. , Cash crop - Grown for profit. , Over cropping - Constantly growing crops. , Soil exhaustion - When soil loses fertility. , Monoculture - Growing only one crop. , Overgrazing - Vegetation grazed without rest. ,

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