The advancement of soil science

Investing in a future for everyone

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. The society brings together those working within academia, practitioners implementing soil science in industry and all those working with, or with an interest in soils.

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Join the leading UK Society for soil scientists, professionals and those with an interest in soils.

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Check out the latest from the forefront of soil science with access to two academic journals included in your membership. 

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British Society of Soil Science

Research on soils and enhanced understanding and engagement with soils is essential for agricultural, landscaping, construction, remediation, conservation and archaeological projects, as well as policy direction on critical topics such as climate change.

We promote research and education, both academically and in practice, and build collaborative partnerships to help safeguard our soil for the future.

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  • Training & Events
    We deliver training courses and events for a range of audiences.
  • Jobs & Careers
    Find out about careers working with soil and see the latest jobs.
  • FAQs
    Find out about the importance of soil and read our FAQs.
  • Guidance & Science Notes
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The advancement of soil science

The World Congress of Soil Science 2022

We were delighted to host the World Congress of Soil Science from 31 July to 5 August 2022 at the SEC, Glasgow. Find out more about the event on our WCSS 22 legacy page.

HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF SOIL

SOIL’S ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 

To support the Society’s aim of highlighting the importance of soil in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our four new videos have been released in conjunction with the World Congress of Soil Science 2022.

The awareness-raising videos provide an overview of the importance of soil, based on the evidence-base.

Blog

Latest News

Our latest news, position statements and consultation responses are set out below.

Support Your Local Farmer at Open Farm Sunday

Support Your Local Farmer at Open Farm Sunday

We are seeking BSSS members who would like to volunteer and support with farming’s annual open day. Established in 2006, Open Farm Sunday is one of the farming industry’s biggest success stories and provides a fantastic opportunity for visitors to learn more about...

Reflections on COP28 and the future landscape

Reflections on COP28 and the future landscape

It is the third year BSSS has attended the COP climate summit under our official non-governmental organisation (NGO) observer status. Bruce and I have now had the chance to reflect on the impact we had, and the space soils filled at COP28. In my last blog I...

Hello From The New Executive Director

Hello From The New Executive Director

It is with pleasure that I have this opportunity to introduce myself as the Executive Director of the Society at this unprecedented time for the membership, profession, sector and humankind. The weeks leading up to the start of my appointment have given me the time...