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In this webinar, Dr. Emily Guest and Dr Sam Hibdige from BSSS Corporate Member, Cranfield University, discuss soils through different perspectives in agriculture, restoration and agroforestry. The post Zoom into Soil: Soils through agriculture, restoration and agroforestry appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
Prof. Paul Harris and Dr. Catherine Broomfield discuss long-term experiments, in collaboration with BSSS Corporate Member, the Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT). The post Zoom into Soil: Long-term Experiments appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
Guest blog post from Dr. Anna Krzywoszynska, Associate Professor at the University of Oulu Soil is at the heart of life on Earth, but protecting and restoring it requires more than just scientific and technical solutions. The Horizon Europe Mission “The Soil Deal for Europe” (hereafter Mission Soil), the largest funding program for soil research […]| British Society of Soil Science
Guest blog from Dr David Tompkins, Chair of our Professional Practice and Development Committee (PPDC) Driving back through the Lincolnshire Wolds in July after months of dry weather was an interesting experience. It was raining – moderately – but there was a surprising quantity of standing water on the roads, making for hazardous conditions and […] The post The Role of Soils in Enhancing Resilience to Drought appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
Welcoming Our New Editor-in-Chief, Professor Leo Condron This year marks a special milestone for Soil Use and Management as we proudly celebrate 40 years of advancing knowledge and insight into the vital role of soil in agriculture, the environment, and policy. Over four decades, the journal has grown into a leading platform for cutting-edge research that helps […] The post Celebrating 40 Years of Soil Use and Management appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
London, UK – The Global Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (GCSAYN) is proud to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) on July 18, 2025. This partnership marks a major milestone in global efforts to promote youth-centered soil science education, sustainable land management, and […] The post GCSAYN and British Society of Soil Science Partner to Secure the Future of Soils Through Youth Engagement appeared fi...| British Society of Soil Science
Welcome to the summer newsletter from the BSSS! Once again summer has been a scorcher, with worsening drought and wildfires across the UK and the globe. It was amazing to witness the power of soil to support plants through the worst of it, but the limits were pushed. We know from the work of our […]| British Society of Soil Science
Guest blog from Graham O’Mahony, Chair of UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) The presence of asbestos in soils presents a significant yet often underestimated health risk in the UK. As redevelopment and brownfield regeneration projects increase, so too does the likelihood of encountering asbestos-contaminated land. It is essential that professionals working in soil science, construction, […] The post Asbestos in Soils: Understanding the Risks and the Need for Specialist Training app...| British Society of Soil Science
Guest blog by Dr. Danni Robb Since wrapping up my PhD at the end of last year, I’ve been working with Ceres Research—part of the wider Ceres Group, which also includes a Rural and Property business. Our mission? To bring data-driven solutions to farmers in a way that actually makes sense on the ground. We […] The post My Experience at the Timac Agro Showcase Day appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
In this webinar, Dr Bruce Lascelles and Dr Jess Potts from Arcadis and Prof Jess Davies and Prof John Quinton from Lancaster University discuss the reality of how soils are accounted for in planning and construction and the change that is needed in local planning policy to ensure that soils do not continue to be overlooked and to ensure their critical role in our sustainable future is recognised and delivered.| British Society of Soil Science
In this webinar, Prof. Jonathan Storkey, agroecologist at Rothamsted Research, and Dr. Jenny Bussell, Principal Scientist at The Allerton Project, discuss Perspectives on Regenerative Farming.| British Society of Soil Science
A new study from the UKCEH Countryside Survey on soil carbon has been published in the European Journal of Soil Science. The study provides the first evidence of recovering national soil organic carbon in British croplands, after decades of decline. To view the full study, click here Losing soil carbon is a well-known side-effect of […] The post UKCEH Countryside Survey provides the first evidence of recovering national soil organic carbon in British croplands, after decades of decline appe...| British Society of Soil Science
The AGM is essential for conducting formal business of the Society. Without it, we are unable to elect your representatives, or carry out essential business such as approving our accounts and appointing auditors. The British Society of Soil Science 79th Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 16 July from 4:15pm – 5:15pm during […] The post Annual General Meeting 2025 appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
Jack Hannam served as BSSS President from 2023-2024 and we wanted to pay tribute to her tenure, highlighting key achievements and milestones for her and the Society; which collectively led to her receiving an Outstanding Contribution Award and the Engineering, Science & Maths Award at the Women Leaders Awards in Milton Keynes in June 2025. Professor […]| British Society of Soil Science
The Role of Soils in Enhancing Resilience to Drought| British Society of Soil Science
