ERODED SOIL OF THE SLOPE OF WESTERN EXPOSURE NEAR THE SETTLEMENT ZABALA, PICHINCH PROVINCE, ECUADOR

The soils of the western exposure slope in the equatorial Andes have been studied. The soils have been found to have low content of organic matter, not exceeding 0.49%. There is also a lack of Nitrogen and Phosphorus. The soils on the slope of the concave shape have a greater content of organic matter, compared to the sectors of the convex shape. Soils are eroded and have low fertility.