Our soils

Northland’s climate, topography, historic vegetation and geology have combined to form a very complex pattern of soils across the region. Knowing the capabilities and limitations of your soils is the key to sustainable land use in Northland.

Find out about the soil types for your property.
View the breakdown of soils for each property in Northland.
Information about soil erosion, why it's a problem and what to do about it.
Learn about soil conservation and erosion control techniques from this series of videos.
Find out about Northland's soils and how to prevent or reduce soil erosion.