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Scotland's soil resource - current state and threats
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Reviews the importance of soils in Scotland and the threats which they face. Covers: loss of soil organic matter; climate change; loss of soil biodiversity; structural degradation and compaction; soil erosion; soil contamination; loss of soil to development and mineral extraction; threat to soil as a cultural resource; and salinisation.
Document History
This document has been archived by its original publisher.
ISBN
9780755962501
Publisher Information
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department
Since the change of administration in May 2007, most SEERAD functions are being continued under the new Scottish Executive Environment Directorate.
Room 440
Pentland House
Edinburgh
SEERAD
UK
Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Departments/ERAD
Email: ceu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 08457 741741
