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Scottish blanket bog awarded UNESCO world heritage status

BBC News July 26, 2024

The Flow Country, an extensive blanket bog which stores millions of tonnes of carbon in its peat soils, has been awarded UNESCO world heritage status

The Crucial Role of Healthy Soils in Scotland's Economy

Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) July 22, 2024

Healthy soils are the backbone of many sectors of the Scottish economy. However when soils are degraded, the impacts can lead to significant costs to individuals, communities and the wider economy.

From robots and drones to sheep trackers, new tech can help farmers monitor and improve soil health

Jennifer Rowntree July 10, 2024

Twelve million hectares of agricultural soils are lost globally every year. Farming can help solve this global soil crisis.

UNESCO raises global alarm on the rapid degradation of soils

UNESCO press release July 01, 2024

UNESCO is warning that 90% of the planet's land surface could be degraded by 2050, with major risks for biodiversity and human life.

Dancing for worms

The Guardian / Soil Association May 07, 2024

Take part in a worm hunt to help assess the state of our soils

Happy World Soils Day 2023

FAO December 05, 2023

Soil and Water: a source of life

Scottish blanket bog awarded UNESCO world heritage status

The Crucial Role of Healthy Soils in Scotland's Economy

From robots and drones to sheep trackers, new tech can help farmers monitor and improve soil health

UNESCO raises global alarm on the rapid degradation of soils

Dancing for worms

Happy World Soils Day 2023

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