1. Introduction 6
2. Materials and Methods 8
3. Results 8
3.1 Geomorphological Features 8
3.2 Vegetation 11
3.3 Soils 12
3.3.1 General Classification 12
3.3.2 Description of Profiles 13
3.3.3 Soil Hydrology 17
3.3.4 Evaluation of Soil Fertility 19
3.3.5 Investigations on Shifting Cultivation 23
3.3.6 Growthroom Experiments 30
3.4 Land Capability Rating 43
4. Discussion and Conclusions 47
5. References 50