Soils ‘policy’ is determined by a wide variety of organisation, not limited to national and devolved governments and the various enforcement agencies. Land management is also driven by research and recommendations by NGOs, farming groups, businesses and scientists – calls to action which aim to influence government policy and farmer behaviour and the role of numerous organisation in-between.
The following is a collection of the most authoritative and influential, categorised according to the organisation responsible.
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Defra
Explains what the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery schemes are, and how you can get involved.
Natural England
The natural environment can play a vital role in tackling the climate crisis as healthy ecosystems take up and store a significant amount of carbon in soils, sediments and vegetation.
Defra
One of three new schemes making up the post-Brexit Environment Land Management scheme (ELM).
Defra
Soil is an essential natural asset and its careful management can help to provide a whole range of public goods. Soil is specifically named so we can provide financial assistance to farmers for protecting or improving its quality.
Defra
Farming is changing: here’s what you need to know. This leaflet sets out the intended changes to English agricultural policy as the UK leaves the EU.
Environment Agency
Soil is an important natural capital resource, providing many essential services. There is insufficient data on the health of our soils and investment is needed in soil monitoring.
Defra
The draft sets out how environmental standards will be maintained as England leaves the EU and builds on the vision of the 25 YEP.
Defra
Some of the most significant impacts on soils occur as a result of construction activity, yet it appears there is a lack of awareness and understanding within the industry.
Defra
Leaving the EU provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform agriculture… so as better to promote health and harmony.
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Lowland raised bogs are peatland ecosystems which develop primarily where drainage may be impeded; waterlogging provides anaerobic conditions which leads to an accumulation of peat, (elevating) the bog surface to form a gently-curving dome.
Natural England
Natural England’s assessment of the evidence relating to access and engagement, a statement of the current evidence base, current research projects and key external research programmes.
Defra
We need a combination of different actions to tackle agricultural diffuse pollution of water effectively.
Natural Capital Committee
How to ensure England’s ‘natural wealth’ is managed efficiently and sustainably.
Defra
A healthy natural environment is the foundation of sustained economic growth, prospering communities and personal wellbeing.
Defra
The natural world is critically important to wellbeing & economic prosperity, but consistently undervalued in economic analyses & decision making.
Defra
Nature is sometimes taken for granted and undervalued. But people cannot flourish without the benefits & services our natural environment provides.
Defra
Along with air and water, soil is one of the building blocks of life. Yet it is so much a part of everyday life that there’s a danger of taking it for granted.
Defra
Along with air and water, soil is one of the building blocks of life. Yet it is so much a part of everyday life that there’s a danger of taking it for granted.
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