The advancement of soil science
Investing in a future for everyone
The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. The society brings together those working within academia, practitioners implementing soil science in industry and all those working with, or with an interest in soils.
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Join the leading UK Society for soil scientists, professionals and those with an interest in soils.
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Check out the latest from the forefront of soil science with access to two academic journals included in your membership.
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Welcome to the
British Society of Soil Science
Research on soils and enhanced understanding and engagement with soils is essential for agricultural, landscaping, construction, remediation, conservation and archaeological projects, as well as policy direction on critical topics such as climate change.
We promote research and education, both academically and in practice, and build collaborative partnerships to help safeguard our soil for the future.
The advancement of soil science
The World Congress of Soil Science 2022
We were delighted to host the World Congress of Soil Science from 31 July to 5 August 2022 at the SEC, Glasgow. Find out more about the event on our WCSS 22 legacy page.
HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF SOIL
SOIL’S ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
To support the Society’s aim of highlighting the importance of soil in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our four new videos have been released in conjunction with the World Congress of Soil Science 2022.
The awareness-raising videos provide an overview of the importance of soil, based on the evidence-base.
Blog
Latest News
Our latest news, position statements and consultation responses are set out below.
BSSS Launches New Podcast
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, Soil Matters, a platform dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and real-world application. Each episode will feature leading experts, researchers, and practitioners discussing...
BSSS Set To Hold Inaugural Soil Judging Competition
We are excited to announce that the British Society of Soil Science’s upcoming Soil Judging event in Nottinghamshire, taking place on 8-10 July 2025, is open for bookings! This is the first event of its kind in the Society’s history and is something that is being...
BSSS Standing For Election As UNCCD CSO
We are pleased to announce that the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is standing for election as a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with Executive Director, Andy Morris, as the official...