Summary
Published by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) in 2024, this evidence review examines the state of soil health and sustainable soil management across England, drawing on existing research, monitoring data and policy frameworks. It likely evaluates the extent to which current agricultural and land management practices threaten or support long-term soil functionality, and assesses the adequacy of regulatory and voluntary measures in place. The review is intended to inform environmental governance and may feed into OEP scrutiny of government progress against legally binding targets under the Environment Act 2021.
UK applicability
Directly and exclusively applicable to England, with relevance to UK-wide soil policy debates; the review is situated within the domestic regulatory context of the Environment Act 2021 and the Environmental Improvement Plan, making it highly pertinent to English agricultural and land use policy.
Key measures
Soil organic matter content; soil erosion rates; soil compaction indicators; soil biodiversity metrics; land management practices; policy effectiveness measures
Outcomes reported
The review likely synthesises evidence on the condition of English soils, including indicators of soil health such as organic matter, compaction, erosion and biodiversity, and assesses progress towards sustainable soil management. It probably identifies gaps in monitoring, data and policy implementation.
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