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Scotland's soils should be protected in law
- October 09, 2024
Environmental Standards Scotland recommends that Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland's soils
Tackling the nature and climate crisis from source to sea
- August 28, 2024
Habitats and ecosystems are often managed separately, however by managing them as connected systems, we can find efficiencies and synergies from our actions and investments.
The Soil Sentinel Issue 7
- July 30, 2024
Soil Sentinel Issue 7 published
Scottish blanket bog awarded UNESCO world heritage status
- 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
- 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
- July 10, 2024
Twelve million hectares of agricultural soils are lost globally every year. Farming can help solve this global soil crisis.