Western Australia
New members are always welcome to join the Western Australian branch.
Meet our Committee
President: Henry Smolinski
Email: WA.president@soilscienceaustralia.org.au
Vice President: Tim Overheu
Email: WA.vicepresident@soilscienceaustralia.org.au
Secretary: Isaac Kelder
Email: WA.secretary@soilscienceaustralia.org.au
Treasurer: Louise Barton
Email: WA.treasurer@soilscienceaustralia.org.au
Committee members:
Chris Gazey (Past President), James McFarlane, Richard Bell.
Student representative:
Miaomiao Cheng
State Soil
The Yellow Chromosol is the Western Australian state soil. Also known as Grey Sandy Duplex soils, Yellow Chromosols feature a sandy, usually grey coloured topsoil over a mottled clay subsoil. Widespread ini the South-West of the state, they are used for forestry, grazing, viticulture and cropping.