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  • Soil

    Topics:
    • Land and Landscapes
    Soils are fundamental to our understanding of environmental interactions between air, land and water. They are key to supporting habitats and ecosystems, and for protecting archaeological resources. 

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    • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Strategy
    • EU Soils Thematic Strategy
    • Soil policy development and emerging work areas

    Related to Soil

    Most recent publications

    • Soil Nutrient Health Scheme - Frequently Asked Questions

      Published 22 March 2022
    • Soil Nutrient Health Scheme - Privacy Notice

      Published 9 December 2021
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    Most recent consultations

    • Scoping a new forestry plan for forests and woodland in the North West - closed

      Published 25 January 2019 Consultation closed
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    Most recent news items

    • Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Training for County Down farmers

      Published 4 January 2024
    • New Countryside Survey underway

      Published 5 December 2023
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    How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs including Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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