A new accreditation in Erosion and Sediment Control—the Registered Soil Practitioner – Erosion and Sediment Control (RSP-ESC) accreditation—is providing assurance to practitioners and industry in Australia and in New Zealand. The accreditation has been developed in...
In early October, Soil Science Australia held a “Fundamentals of Soil” short course in Suva, Fiji, hosted by Fiji National University. The course, led by Dr. Chris Guppy and Dr. Ivanah Oliver from the University of New England, addressed key soil analysis...
Noel Schoknecht, a respected soil scientist and life member of Soil Science Australia, has been awarded a Doctor of Science (honoris causa) in recognition of his significant contributions to making soils data more accessible across Australia. This honour acknowledges...
Simon Leake, CPSS and Director of SESL Australia. The Soil Science Australia NSW Branch has awarded Simon Leake, CPSS and Director of SESL Australia, the prestigious 2024 NSW Soil Consultants Award for his internationally significant contribution to soil science....
Soil Science Australia (SSA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with SoilCQuest—an Australian organisation leading in soil carbon research and education. The collaboration aims to have SoilCQuest’s comprehensive soil carbon learning program recognised as a...
The International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) has recently approved a proposal for establishment of a Working Group to examine the demand and feasibility of developing an international accreditation for soil scientists. The proposal was led by Soil Science Australia...
