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Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
Craigiebuckler
Aberdeen
AB15 8QH
T: +44 (0)1224 395000
F: +44 (0)1224 395010

 
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Contact:


Andrew Nolan
Tel. 01224 395348
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Introduction

We carry out research and consultancy focussed on soil survey and land evaluation, with expertise in the application of soil and environmental data to a wide range of survey, assessment, monitoring and land management issues. In particular, we can provide soil surveys for site characterisation and EIAs, Land Capability for Agriculture Classification, and interpretation of soil databases for a range of purposes.

Services

  • Soil resource assessment and site characterisation
  • Grid surveys for soil carbon, chemistry and trace elements
  • Guidance on managing soils for habitat restoration projects
  • Land Capability for Agriculture Classification
  • Environmental Impact Assessment and soil erosion studies
  • Soil database interpretation and development
  • Training courses and educational material
  • Analysis
  • Stakeholder consultation and socio-economic assessment
  • Maps and data

Examples of recent projects

  • Scotland's soil resource - current state and threats
  • The soils of Balruddery Farm, Tayside – detailed grid survey and analyses
  • Sampling and analysis of lead mine spoil and implications in relation to the expansion of visitor access
  • Revised guidelines for calculating carbon savings from wind farms
  • Human health and environmental impacts of sewage sludge application for land reclamation and forestry
  • Perth and Kinross State of the environment report
  • EIA, Environmental Statement: Agriculture and Soils, Knockroon, Cumnock
  • Peat erosion and the management of Scottish peatland habitats

 

Updated: 26 Feb 2010, Content by: AN