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Soil is a fundamental and irreplaceable natural resource, providing the essential link between the components that make up our environment.

Background
Functions, threats, policy

Soil Action Plan
Background, Advisory Forum, progress

EU Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection
Background, UK perspective

Research and monitoring
Monitoring, indicators, access to soils information

Soils in the built environment
Background, pressures and opportunities, planning, construction, evidence base

Education and awareness
Audit of education and awareness initiatives, marketing

Further information
Publications, frequently asked questions, links, contact

Page last modified: 7 August 2006

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs