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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Secrets of the soil

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An issue of the Woodland Trust's Woodwise magazine from 2016 featuring a series of articles on woodland soils.

Garden Organic

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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.

Getting your Nitrogen Fix: How to make Green Manure

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Find out more on green manures, what they are and why they're great for soil health.

Garden Soil 101

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Six ground rules for preparing the soil in your gardening patch.

Soil Types

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An easy guide to knowing your soil type, to help you choose the right plants for your garden and maintain them in good health.

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Soil in woodlands and nature

Secrets of the soil

Garden Organic

Getting your Nitrogen Fix: How to make Green Manure

Garden Soil 101

Soil Types

Organisation

Resources