Meetings/Workshops on Ecosystems, Environment and Sustainable Development in the United Kingdom

SCI (Society of Chemical Industry)

Soil forms a core component of natural environments and ecosystems globally, being the basis for humans and many other lifeforms existence. Often viewed as a lifeless substrate, it performs a multitude of key functions and services such as; food production, carbon sequestration, maintaining biodiversity and nutrient cycling, to name just a few. However, these roles can be negatively impacted by damaging practices, leading to a loss of purpose and function. To prevent and reverse these it is important to examine some key questions. What has gone wrong? How can we fix it? Who are the major players who influence this?

Conference Team;     Phone: [+44 (0)20 7598 1561];     Email: conferences@soci.org

soil, soil management, soil erosion, soil conservation, agronomy, soil science, soil-crop systems, crop management, sustainable farming, agrochemistry