British Society of Soil Science

Honorary Member Nominations Now Open Honorary Membership is a discretionary award to those who have been a Full or Fellow Member of the Society for at least 10 preceding consecutive years and who have made an exceptional contribution to our objectives. soils.org.uk/news/honorary-…

NEW Can Digital Soil Mapping Be Causal? Zhang et al. doi.org/10.1111/ejss.7… @wileyearthspace @SUMjournal @Soil_Science #Soil #Research

Have You Listened to Soil Matters? 🎙️ In part 2 of the episode of Old Knowledge – Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable Land Management, we explore how ancient wisdom can shape a more sustainable future for our soils, forests, and food systems. #episode7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">soils.org.uk/soilmatters/#e…

We are delighted to announce that Elemtex have joined the Society as a Corporate Member! Elemtex Ltd. manufacture and sell consumables for elemental analysers. They ship globally from their headquarters in Cornwall, UK. soils.org.uk/news/welcome-t…

***NEW*** #openaccess Urban Green Space Soils: Not Critically Compacted but Shaped by a Human-Pressure Gradient - Evidence From Milan, Italy De Feudis, Ferré & Comolli @Soil_Science #soil doi.org/10.1111/sum.70…

2 weeks left to apply for EU funding under the #MissionSoil Living Labs topics! Social sciences & humanities will play a key role in innovation, knowledge transfer, socio-cultural and behavioural change to restore soil health. Apply by 14 April 2026 👉 link.europa.eu/wK9X6G

BSSS Grants Committee Vacancy We are looking for members to support the Grants and Awards Committee. The committee reviews requests for grant support and develops the grants offered to meet the Society’s strategic objectives. ow.ly/NNFr50YzCP1

Hear from the new @ejsoilscience Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Roland Bol, about his background and plans for the journal. @WileyEcology ow.ly/zFYr50YzkM8

*** CELEBRATING 40 YEARS of @sumjournal*** Legacy paper No. 12 (2003) Accounting for changes in soil carbon under the Kyoto Protocol: need for improved long-term data sets to reduce uncertainty in model projections P. Falloon & P. Smith🇬🇧 @Rothamsted @aberdeenuni @Soil_Science

We are delighted to announce that Van Walt have joined the Society as a Corporate Member! Van Walt Ltd designs, installs, supplies & rents equipment for environmental research and monitoring in the UK, Ireland, Spain, New Zealand and South Africa. soils.org.uk/news/welcome-t…

Soil degradation: a threat to food and environmental security was discussed at the Accademia dei Georgofili by the Past President of the IUSS, Edoardo A. C. Costantini, in an effort to raise awareness among the public, and especially policymakers, on this issue. #IUSS100

Peatlands hold nearly 30% of Earth’s soil organic carbon, regulate water and nutrient cycles, support biodiversity and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people. #ClimateAction #PeatlandsMatter

***NEW*** #OpenAccess Assessing Soil Indicator Practices: Determinants and Variations Among Australian Farmers Chadha, Robinson, Ollerenshaw & Larkins🇦🇺 @Soil_Science #soil doi.org/10.1111/sum.70…

Still time to submit! We welcome papers on soils in science, policy & practice—from classic management to cross-cutting themes showing soils' impact on people, ecosystems, and the SDGs. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/hxFa50YtsPa @Soil_Science @SUMjournal #soil #SDGs

The future starts from the ground up! Soil holds the answers to climate resilience, nature recovery, and global food security — if we choose to listen and act. Watch the full video here: ow.ly/WEzy50YknaZ #sustainablesoils #BSSS

▶️ Missed Our Last Webinar? Hear from Prof. Alex McBratney, Dr. Sandra Evangelista and Dr. Julio Pachon from the University of Sydney as they discuss 'Soil Security – A Holistic Framework Beyond Soil Health'. youtube.com/watch?v=J1D2EZ…

Episode 6 of Soil Matters: traditional practices complement modern #soilscience, strengthen resilience against desertification and connect local stewardship to global agendas on #foodsecurity & climate justice. ➡️ ow.ly/6IF850Yt970 @Soil_Science @ejsoilscience @SUMjournal

Soil health is gaining the attention it deserves, but gaps remain. In this article on the @Soil_Science site, our co-founder and co-Executive Director Ellen Fay highlights a timely reminder that soil isn’t a niche issue: it’s the foundation of resilient futures. #SoilHealth