Using the Map

Zooming in on the map

This can be done in one of two ways. The first way is to click and drag the mouse over the area you wish to enlarge. Once you have clicked and begin to drag the mouse, a red square will draw and follow your mouse. This is the area the map will zoom to. Release the mouse button to initiate the zoom. The second way is to use the tools to the upper left of the map. These are:

	Reset To reset the map to its original state, use the 'Reset' button.
	Zoom In Use this to show less area (and more detail) on the map.
	Zoom Out Use this to show more area (and less detail) on the map.

Navigating the map

To move around the map, you will see arrow shaped buttons on all four edges of the map. From the top of the map in a clockwise direction, these will move the map either north, east, south or west. For more control over where the map moves to, use the pan tool.

	Pan Using this tool, you can drag the map to a new position. You will need to click the tool before each use. Alteratively, Internet Explorer users can drag the map with the right mouse button to pan.
	North Use this to move the map towards the north.
	East Use this to move the map towards the east.
	South Use this to move the map towards the south.
	West Use this to move the map towards the west.

Identifying a Soil on the Map

Soil Unit

You can identify soil units on the map to learn more detail. Double-click the unit you wish to identify. Once you have done this, the "Detail" pane will drop down to the lower right of the map. In here is more detail about the item you identified. Details shown include the dominant soil name, slope, depth, variant and information sheet, and links to. information sheets of other soils found in the area.

Profile Point

You can also identify soil profile points in the same manner as above. Once identifying the soil profile point, you can see more detail including a picture.

Searching

To begin a search select what you wish to search from the drop-down list in the "Locate Your Property" area to the upper right. Below that enter in the criteria you wish to search with. Press the Enter key, or click the "Go" button to begin the search.

If an exact match for the search you entered is found, and there is only one item with that name, the map will zoom to that item. If there are many items with an exact match, the map will zoom out to highlight all those items. You can then zoom in on the item you require.

If partial matches for the criteria you entered are found, they will be presented in a list just below the search field. Find the item you require, and click the Find link next to it and the map will zoom to the item.

Browser Compatibility

Please note: This application requires Internet Explorer version 6, 7 or 8. Internet Explorer 9, Netscape (all versions), Mozilla FireFox, Chrome and Opera, will have limited or no functionality using the map.

For Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8, please use the Zoom In, Zoom Out, North, East, South, and West buttons to navigate the map.

If you have trouble using any of the functions, ensure your browser has Javascript enabled.

Liability Statement

These maps have been prepared in good faith by trained staff within time and budgetary limits. The soil or climate information presented is based on the Topoclimate Survey of Southland, and other data sources when appropriate. The associated Soil Information Sheets describe the typical average properties of the specified soil. They are, essentially, a summary of information obtained from one or more profiles of the soil that were examined and described during the Topoclimate survey or previous surveys. The descriptions of soil properties, sustainable management indicators and land use versatility ratings are based on the soil in its ‘natural’ state and take no account of modifications that may have resulted from management practices at specific locations.

Venture Southland, Crops for Southland and Environment Southland accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information or interpretations. It will be advisable to seek advice from soil and land use experts before making land use and management decisions on individual farms and paddocks. No warranties are expressed or implied unless stated.

Disclaimer

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