Welcome from our new President

Welcome from our new President

Professor Paul Hallett from the University of Aberdeen has officially commenced his term as British Society of Soil Science President for 2025 and 2026, as of 1 January. Prof Hallett works in the School of Biological Sciences where he coordinates soil science teaching...
BSSS Hosts COP29 Side Event on Soil Health 

BSSS Hosts COP29 Side Event on Soil Health 

Earlier in November, BSSS President, Jack Hannam, and Executive Director, Andy Morris, travelled to Baku for the 29th Conference of the Parties. This was the fourth year BSSS has attended the COP climate summit under our official non-governmental organisation (NGO)...
UK’s First Talking Soil Bench

UK’s First Talking Soil Bench

Soils are ubiquitous in our livelihoods, occupations, and routines. With a third of soils degraded globally, and growing demands for their delivery of ecosystem goods and services, engaging the public about the importance of soils is essential to safeguard these...
The Carbon Factor

The Carbon Factor

Guest Blog by Elementar Soils are the largest terrestrial carbon sinks. Their organic matter determines how well they can sequester carbon; together with forests and oceans, they are among the most important global sinks of CO2. The carbon content of soil not only...