The importance of soil health: Office of Environmental Protection

Soil is mentioned multiple times in recent Office of Environmental Protection publication Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2022/2023. The report highlights the vital importance of soil health and stresses the imperative for sustainable soil management, particularly in agricultural and urban development contexts. It also advocates for reducing soil disposal in landfills and addressing skill gaps in soil management. Moreover, the report underscores the need for greater availability of soil data.  More can be found here.