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Launch of the EU Soil Observatory

  •   European Commission
  •   December 01, 2020

Over the next two years, the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) will become a dynamic and inclusive platform that aims to support policymaking


Scotland's National Soils Archive: a valuable record of past and present soil conditions

  •   Dr Allan Lilly, The James Hutton Institute
  •   December 01, 2020

A collection of soil samples, data and information from the past 90 years gives us an insight into past soil conditions and how they have changed over time


World Soil Day 2020

  •   Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
  •   December 01, 2020

Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity


Environment, natural resources and agriculture research - draft strategy: consultation

  •   Scottish Government, Rural & Environmental Science and Analytical Services
  •   November 02, 2020

Your chance to comment on the Scottish Government's Draft Strategy for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research 2022-2027


Topsoil organic matter comparison tool developed

  •   climate X change
  •   September 30, 2020

A tool to allow land managers to compare the organic matter content of their topsoil with typical values for Scotland is now available


Digital soil maps of Scotland now expanded to include Orkney

  •   James Hutton Institute
  •   September 18, 2020

Orkney and the area south east of Inverness now included in the Soil map of Scotland (partial cover)