A study was conducted to assess the soil characterization of Biofuel park, Tinthani, Yadgiri district, Karnataka, India. Satellite imageries were downloaded from Arc GIS base map and delineated block boundaries using Arc GIS 10.8. Five soil profiles were opened to study the morphological, physical and chemical properties of soil profiles. The entire Biofuel park had gentle sloping (3-5 %) and the soil depth was shallow (25-50 cm) to moderately shallow (50-70 cm) with sandy clay loamy texture. The consistency was slightly hard, frim, non-sticky and non-plastic in surface while it was hard, firm, non-sticky and non-plastic in sub surface horizons.

Soil characterization, Biofuel Park, GIS

Spatial interpretation of satellite imagery for generation of soil physiography units which will facilitate identifying profile locations in the study area. This had improved the accuracy of soil classification considering slope, parent material and colour of the soil as properties. The permanent GIS data base with soil information will be a base for strategic crop plan and to update and map the changes in the Biofuel park.

Sowjanya T., Narayana Rao K., Rajesh N. L., Sharan Bhoopal Reddy and Shyam Rao Kulkarni (2023). Soil Characterization and Classification of Biofuel Park, Tinthani, Yadgiri District, Karnataka by using Geospatial Techniques. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(11): 586-590.