Summary
This Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) commissioned report by Bhogal and colleagues provides a comprehensive evidence review of sustainable soil management in England, drawing on existing research, monitoring data, and policy analysis. It likely assesses the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks, stewardship schemes, and land management practices in protecting and restoring soil health. The report is expected to inform policy development and highlight evidence gaps relevant to achieving long-term soil sustainability targets under domestic environmental legislation.
UK applicability
The report is directly applicable to England specifically, with relevance to UK-wide soil policy debates; it is likely to inform implementation of the Environmental Land Management schemes and broader post-Brexit agricultural and environmental policy.
Key measures
Soil organic matter; soil structure and compaction; erosion risk; nutrient cycling; biodiversity indicators; policy compliance metrics
Outcomes reported
The report synthesises evidence on the state of soils in England, examining management practices, pressures, and policy mechanisms that influence soil health, function, and long-term sustainability across agricultural and non-agricultural land.
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