by Soils | Jun 1, 2022 | News, Press Release
With over 75% of global soils classed as substantially degraded and nearly a quarter of the world’s most fertile soil located in Ukraine, are we on the brink of a devastating global food crisis? One thing is for certain, we are at the tipping point, and the...
by Soils | May 10, 2022 | Featured, News
We will be offering a grant of up to £5,000 to a team of early career professionals attending the World Congress of Soil Science 2022 who wish to develop their own ideas, build a track record in their chosen soil science discipline(s) and work in multi-disciplinary...
by Soils | Apr 27, 2022 | Featured, News
Our 2021 Annual Report is now available, setting out the significant achievements we have made over the past year. This includes organising 26.5 training hours for members, sending 27 email updates, responding to five consultations and representing members as a...
by Soils | Apr 12, 2022 | News
The Society responded to the Construction Code of Practice for Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites consultation being undertaken by CL:AIRE on behalf of Defra. The Society’s response focused on the importance of the code but highlighted the need for a...
by Soils | Mar 23, 2022 | Featured, News
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...
by Soils | Mar 18, 2022 | Featured, News
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...
