British Society of Soil Science

See Elementar at the BSSS Annual Conference 2024 We are delighted that Elementar is one of the headline sponsors for our Annual Conference and we look forward to seeing them in Cardiff next week. https://lnkd.in/enZWtQaE #Elementar is one of the leading manufacturers in high-performance analysis of organic and inorganic elements. We incorporate more than 125 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of high-class analytical instrumentation. Today, our product portfolio includes instruments for CHNOS elemental analysis, stable isotope analysis (IRMS), TOC analysis, protein analysis according to Dumas, and optical emission spectrometry (OES). READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e9_V5AaU

Earlier in November, BSSS President, Jacqueline Hannam, and Executive Director, Andrew Morris, travelled to Baku for the 29th Conference of the Parties. This was the fourth year BSSS has attended the COP climate summit under our official non-governmental organisation (NGO) observer status. BSSS were delighted to contribute to the discussions through our own Side Event on ‘Invest in Soil Health – fostering the future of climate change mitigation and adaptation'. Read more about this in our latest blog https://lnkd.in/eFgc36GS

Are you interested in supporting the BSSS Council? We are looking for members to support the Society's Council committee which meet on a quarterly basis. We are recruiting for an Ordinary Council Member, Chair of the Southeast Soil Discussion Group (SEESOIL), and Chair of the Midlands Soil Discussion Group (MSDG). To apply for any of these roles, please visit our website for more details. https://lnkd.in/etGsD9D

CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons at the BSSS Conference We are delighted to have David Reay from CPL/Puragen at our Annual Conference in Cardiff in December who will be delivering a session on "#PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ – Search, Capture & Destroy." This session will take place on Wednesday 4 December from 12:15-12:45pm in the Parallel Room. https://lnkd.in/enZWtQaE Session Synopsis: PFAS (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances) is a chemical family consisting of at least 15,000 individual compounds. They are sometimes referred to as ‘forever’ chemicals because of their persistence in the environment.  These compounds, which are now known to pose serious health risks for humans and animals, have been widely used in industry since the 1950s, for products including non-stick cookware, firefighting foams, food packaging and fabric coatings. This session will outlie the use of granular activated carbon (GAC) for the removal of PFAS from air, soil and water, together with the use of advanced and award-winning thermal reactivation for the safe destruction of the PFAS contaminants and the sustainable recycling of the GAC. Read more about CPL/Puragen and PFAS in our latest blog - https://ow.ly/6e1M50Ub3qX

Safeguard Our Soil For The Future Do you want to raise the profile and underline the integrity of your organisation? There is no better time to join the soil science community and support the professional development of your employees. Become a Corporate Member of the British Society of Soil Science and demonstrate to your staff and customers that you care about soil, and build a collaborative partnership to help safeguard our soil for the future. https://lnkd.in/eiyS3TUV

Learn More About PFAS At The BSSS Conference We are pleased to be welcoming David Reay, Head of Strategic Partnerships at CPL/Puragen, to speak about PFAS in one of the sessions at our Annual Conference next month. David will be presenting "PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ – Search, Capture & Destroy ." CPL/Puragen is a leading international supplier of activated carbon-based purification solutions and has developed innovative technologies to remove PFAS compounds from water and air, followed by an advanced thermal reactivation process that recycles the spent carbon and, most importantly, completely destroys these harmful chemicals. Read more about CPL/Puragen and PFAS in our latest blog - https://ow.ly/7eW750Ub3zH #PFAS hashtag#activatedcarbon hashtag#soilremediation

▶️ Missed our last Zoom into Soil webinar? In this webinar, Graeme Duggan, Soil Health Policy Advisor at DEFRA, discusses International Governance on Soil. https://lnkd.in/dMPzQ3we

***CONFERENCE HEADLINE SPONSOR: ELEMENTAR*** We are delighted to announce that Elementar are one of the headline sponsors for our 2024 Annual Conference. #Elementar is one of the leading manufacturers in high-performance analysis of organic and inorganic elements. We incorporate more than 125 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of high-class analytical instrumentation. Today, our product portfolio includes instruments for CHNOS elemental analysis, stable isotope analysis (IRMS), TOC analysis, protein analysis according to Dumas, and optical emission spectrometry (OES). The BSSS Conference is taking place in December at Glamorgan Cricket Club in Cardiff. The overall conference theme is Sustainable Soils for People and Planet. The packed multi-disciplinary event spanning the built, natural environment and agricultural sectors, will provide delegates with a fantastic opportunity to see the latest research and developments within soil science. https://lnkd.in/enZWtQaE Soils are the largest terrestrial carbon sinks. Their organic matter determines how well they can sequester carbon; together with forests and oceans, they are among the most important global sinks of CO2. The carbon content of soil not only provides information about its impact on the environment but also has a significant influence on its fertility.  Read more about this in their guest blog. https://lnkd.in/e9_V5AaU

Check out the UK's first talking soil bench at the BSSS Conference Dr Dan Evans, BSSS Member and Lecturer in Soil Science at Cranfield University, is excited to launch the UK’s first soils focused ‘Talking Benches’. Talking Benches are traditional outdoor benches with an inbuilt speaker system that can play a sequence of audio tracks and are often installed at sites of public interest or along nature trails to convey information about the local area. In this case, users will be able to go on an intriguing journey to listen and learn about the fascinating soils beneath their feet.   Over the past few months, two Talking Benches have been installed on the Cranfield University campus, and we are delighted that one of them will be making an appearance at this year’s Annual Conference. Look out for it on the lawn located just outside of the Pavilion building at Glamorgan Cricket Club . After the conference, plans are also afoot for the bench to be temporarily installed in Cardiff’s Bute Park, providing an opportunity for the public to become engaged with soils.  The BSSS Conference is sponsored by the European Journal of Soil Science and Elementar - we are pleased to be working in partnership with them and thank them for their support. Glamorgan Cricket Sophia Gardens Photo Credit: Cranfield University https://lnkd.in/gk8y_VkJ

CONFERENCE TICKETS SOLD OUT Tickets for our Annual Conference in Cardiff are now sold out. You can still register on our waiting list and we will allocate you a space in the event of amendments or cancellations. We are looking forward to welcoming over 160 delegates to Glamorgan Cricket Club in Cardiff next month. We have confirmed the conference programme which will feature keynote speakers and experts as well as invited oral and poster presentations - https://lnkd.in/enZWtQaE There are still tickets available for our Gala Dinner on Wednesday 4 December taking place at Cardiff Castle - https://lnkd.in/ehgSntGB This will consist of a 3 course meal and a drinks reception, plus entertainment from our hosts, all set in one of the most historical buildings in Cardiff, providing an authentic experience for the conference.