Welcome!

... to our Soil Community web portal, which will:

• Explain why soil is important and threats to soil
• Provide guidance on how soil can be managed in a sustainable manner
• List selected soil-related policy and regulations in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
• Post research, relevant guidance and other tools
• The portal is part of the Soil Community of Practice research project

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Good practice guidance: some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil and the water environment (C819D) This guide is intended for environmental consultants and professionals working on PFAS contamination. It outlines best practices for investigating, assessing, and selecting effective soil and water treatment solutions, ensuring that projects follow good practice standards. Find out more

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Sustainable management of surplus soil and aggregates from construction (C809D) This guide aims to help those who need to understand how to manage surplus soils, in particular developers, contractors, and consultants, as well as those with strategic project level or site responsibility to ensure that projects are designed with materials and waste management in mind from the start. Find out more