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...
Statement on the Conflict in Ukraine

Statement on the Conflict in Ukraine

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) expresses deep dismay and concern regarding the military offensives being carried out in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a consequence of these actions. BSSS is a member of membership bodies who have released...
Call for evidence on soil health in the EU

Call for evidence on soil health in the EU

On 16 February, the European Commission has launched a Call for evidence on soil health in the EU. You can find it here on the Have your say portal. As you know, the new EU Soil Strategy for 2030 was adopted on 17 November 2021 and sets the vision to have all soils in...
Tender to Publish the Society’s Journals

Tender to Publish the Society’s Journals

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation and charity committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. We are inviting publishers to tender to publish our two academic journals, the European Journal of Soil...
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...
LATEST INTERNATIONAL UNION OF SOIL SCIENCES UPDATE

LATEST INTERNATIONAL UNION OF SOIL SCIENCES UPDATE

The IUSS is organising the first expert panel of the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA). The panel is titled “Global perspectives on sustainable soil management towards food security” and will be held on Monday 24 January 2022, from 5:00 to 6:00...