Western Australia

The Western Australian branch of Soil Science Australia is an active branch promoting the understanding and awareness of soil science throughout the state. The WA branch holds a Soil Science Seminar Series, the annual Booja Lecture, field trips and other events throughout the year.

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

Past Committee Members

Contact: WA@soilscienceaustralia.org.au

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.