Dirty, smelly, boring and hidden underground… Most people pay little or no attention to our soil or take it for granted when they do, despite the fact that it is a vital for our food, our biodiversity, our health and our wellbeing, a cornerstone of our environment as important as air and water…
The wonder stuff beneath our feet. This short animation from The Royal Society and BBC Ideas explores the magical world of soil.
Register your soil health Lighthouse, Living Lab and Soil Assessment Network to keep engaged with others across the UK, the EU and globally.
See the winners of our Soil Art Competition and help celebrate the amazing diversity of soil.
Tell us about your perceptions and priorities for soil health so we can better meet your needs.
Life on earth depends on healthy soil and yet it is often forgotten about and taken for granted. We're here to help change that. uksoils will bring together information to inspire us all to learn more about soil and help build communities to take action to improve soil health.
We launched on the 4th December 2020 in support of World Soil Day. PleaseThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more, offer suggestions or to become a partner.
Painting by Edward Hutchison, soil and microbes
Leonardo Da Vinci
President Franklin Roosevelt, America’s longest serving president
Leonardo Da Vinci
Raymond Blanc, Chef
uksoils is a consortium of scientific, campaigning and awareness raising organisations, all with a specialist knowledge of soil health, founded by UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Sustainable Soils Alliance, Earthwatch and University of Sheffield.