Clean and Green Rates and Soils

Overview

This document provides a detailed listing of "Clean and Green" tax assessment rates for Blair County, Pennsylvania. It includes two primary tables: one listing general yield classes and their corresponding rates, and a comprehensive soil survey listing specific soil types with their agricultural classifications.

General Rate Listing

The first table outlines the standard rates based on Yield Class (YLD). The "Wooded Rate" is consistently listed as 48. 00 across all categories. The "Open Rate" varies based on the soil's productivity (Yield Class).

• Very High (VH): 1,446. 00 – 1,571. 00
• High (H): 1,294. 00 – 1,354. 00
• Medium (M): 1,172. 00 – 1,219. 00
• Medium Low (ML): 937. 00 – 1,013. 00
• Low (L): 815. 00

Soil Survey Details

The second table provides a granular breakdown of specific soil types (identified by symbols like AbB, BcC, etc. ) found in Blair County. Each entry includes the soil name, slope percentage, and its assigned Class, Yield, Open Rate, and Wooded Rate.

Key Observations:

• Slope Impact: Soil classifications often change based on slope (e. g. , "3 To 8 Percent Slopes" vs. "15 To 25 Percent Slopes"). Steeper slopes generally result in lower yield classes and lower Open Rates.
• Soil Types: The list includes various loams, silt loams, and channery soils (e. g. , Albrights Gravelly Silt Loam, Bedington-Berks Complex, Buchanan Cobbly Loam).
• Special Categories: The list includes "Basher Soils" (likely non-agricultural or poor quality) and "Water. "
• Total Entries: The document notes a total of 214 soils listed in the survey.

Financial Data Summary

For landowners applying for Clean and Green status, the following rates apply based on the soil classification:

• Wooded Rate: Flat rate of $48. 00 per acre for all listed soils.
• Open Rate: Ranges from $815. 00 (Low Yield) to $1,571. 00 (Very High Yield) per acre, depending on the specific soil type and slope.