Mountain or Forest Soils;
- These soils contain thin layers because of their development on the mountain slopes.
- These soils are rich in fossils but they are undecomposed So, humic acid is formed and
the soils became acidic. - These soils are poor in potash, phosphorus and lime. They are less fertile.
- Plantations are done in these soils because of their being on the mountain slopes.
- These soils are affected by the problem of erosion.