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Home » Environmental services » Soils

Soils

… practical solutions from people with a deep understanding of the scienceA picture of a large excavator

Soil is a highly valuable resource that supports the entire ecosystem. It requires careful management in order to preserve its beneficial properties and to prevent potential problems.

ADAS provides professionally qualified Soil Scientists with a wealth of practical experience, to deliver cost-effective management solutions which meet all relevant codes of practice and legislation.
Nationwide distribution of ADAS staff and resources ensures a rapid response.

For the most authoritative, professional help and advice, ask ADAS.

ADAS services include:

  • An overhead map diagram of fields higlighted in shades of greenContaminated Land risk assessment (including on-site remediation)
    Risk assessments. Sampling and analysis. Pollution studies. Data interpretation and remediation method selection. Contamination clean-up.

  • Soil resource surveys (including Agricultural Land Classification)
    Pipelines, overhead lines, roads, mineral sites.

  • Soil management plans
    A picture of a farmer in a field taking soil samplesDevelopment and construction sites. Mineral sites and land reclamation/restoration sites.

  • Environmental impact assessment
    Conservation and habitat creation, imported soil making materials.
  • Soil manufacture and use of organic materials (composts etc.)
    Soft landscaping, land restoration, topsoil quality.
  • Drainage schemes
    Mineral and development sites, pipeline projects.

For further information, visit the Land Service page.

ADAS contact:  Brian.Chambers@adas.co.uk Tel. 01623 844331