Soil in woodlands and nature
Our forests and ancient woodlands contain some of our oldest, most varied and most carbon-rich soils. In fact, there is more carbon in forest soils in Great Britain than in the trees themselves. A soil can tell you a huge amount about the forest above it - both past and future. It acts as a critical indicator of woodland health and a repository of important archaeological and historical evidence accumulated throughout the ages.
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Good Soil Guide
A platform for discussion, innovation and technical support for farmers seeking to adopt sustainable, environmentally positive soil management practices.
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Soil testing - soil tests without a soil testing kit
Want to do a soil test in your forest? How to do a Soil Test without a Soil Testing Kit.
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Woodlands and peat
Includes a link to a report on afforested peat that helps identify the opportunities for restoration of afforested deep peat and for prioritising restoration efforts.
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UK Woodland Carbon Code
The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) is the quality assurance standard for woodland creation projects in the UK, and generates independently verified carbon units.
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Soil quality and greenspace
Information from Forest Research about soil quality in relation to greenspace creation.
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Soil-forming materials in greenspace creation
Forest Research studies into the use of 'soil-forming materials' in the creation of new wooded areas.
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Reducing soil compaction of brownfield sites
What are the best options for planting trees on brownfield sites with compacted soil?
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Effects of harvesting practice on soil sustainability
Information from Forest Research about their research into the effects of harvesting practices on soils.
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Woodland creation and soil carbon and nutrient dynamics
Information from Forest Research about their research into soil carbon and nutrient dynamics in relation to new woodland planting.
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Ancient woodland soils translocation
Information on translocating ancient woodland soils provided by the HS2 Learning Legacy.
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Scotland's soils: Forests and woodlands
Information relating to woodland soil assessment & management provided by the Scottish Government.
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Secrets of the soil
An issue of the Woodland Trust's Woodwise magazine from 2016 featuring a series of articles on woodland soils.
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Garden Organic
A series of articles on how to look after the soil in your gardening patch, from how to test it to how to protect it in the winter months.
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Getting your Nitrogen Fix: How to make Green Manure
Find out more on green manures, what they are and why they're great for soil health.
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Garden Soil 101
Six ground rules for preparing the soil in your gardening patch.
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Soil Types
An easy guide to knowing your soil type, to help you choose the right plants for your garden and maintain them in good health.