Honorary Membership Nominations 2022

Honorary Membership Nominations 2022

We are now welcoming nominations for Honorary Membership of the Society. Honorary Membership is a discretionary award to those who have been a Full Member of the Society for at least 10 preceding consecutive years and who have made an exceptional contribution towards...
Call for National Advocate for Soil Health

Call for National Advocate for Soil Health

In February, the Society wrote to the Rt Hon George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, calling for a National Advocate for Soil Health to be introduced in the UK. The letter suggested that the UK follow the Australian government’s...
Launch of BSSS Members’ Area and New Benefits

Launch of BSSS Members’ Area and New Benefits

We are debuting our brand-new Members’ Area for convenient access to all the fantastic benefits Society membership has to offer. Make the most of the handy portal and check out our member discounts and benefits, download the latest e-newsletters and resources, and...
Outstanding Society Contribution Award

Outstanding Society Contribution Award

The Outstanding Society Contribution Award recognises the valuable work undertaken by all of our volunteers, whilst highlighting the outstanding contribution provided by one or more members. To nominate a member, please complete the nomination form and include a brief...
Member Survey Results

Member Survey Results

The Society is delighted to present the results of the survey distributed to members and non-members during Summer, collecting responses to help better understand members’ needs and guide future strategy. The purpose of the survey was to hear from respondents on the...
Launch of Science Note on Soil Carbon

Launch of Science Note on Soil Carbon

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) recommends to governments that long-term financial incentives are introduced to encourage sustainable soil management practices, particularly in a bid to store soil carbon. Soils contain more carbon than in the atmosphere and...