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    Land and soil

    Land and soil are essential to our wellbeing and survival. Learn about the soils of NSW, the challenges of land degradation and the capability of land and soil to sustain us, our heritage and the environment.
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    Land and soil are essential to our wellbeing and survival. Learn about the soils of NSW, the challenges of land degradation and the capability of land and soil to sustain us, our heritage and the environment.
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    • Managing land and soil

      Why do we need healthy soils and how do we know if they’re healthy? And what part does land management play in soil health?

    • Soil degradation

      Understand how the quality of soil declines and what causes this decline.

    • Land and soil information

      Learn more about the information we hold describing the natural landscapes and soils of NSW, and why it is so important.

    • Soil publications

      Explore our list of technical papers, newsletters and reports for a range of topics related to land and soil.

    • Geodiversity

      Learn how rocks, minerals, soils and landforms are shaped over time.

    • About soil maps

      Soil mapping describes the properties of soils and the landscapes in which they occur. We use these maps to evaluate land for planning, agricultural use or environmental protection.

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