Description
Soil scientists research and study scientific disciplines concerning soil. They advise on how to improve soil quality to support nature, food production or human infrastructure using surveying techniques, irrigation techniques and erosion reduction measures. They make sure to conserve and restore land suffering from intense farming or human interaction.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
ecologysoil structuresoil mechanicsEuropean pesticide legislationgeologyscientific literaturesoil sciencecrop production principlesagronomical production principlesagroforestryagronomyenvironmental engineeringhabitat restorationsustainable agricultural production principlesclimate change impactconservation agriculturebiologyplant propagationenvironmental legislationhydrologyirrigation systemsgovernment policyfertilisation principlesplant harvest methodsagricultural equipmentsurveying methodssurveyinglaboratory techniquespollution prevention
Practical Skills
apply safety procedures in laboratoryperform laboratory testsgather experimental dataadvise on nature conservationwrite work-related reportsconduct soil sample testsprepare surveying reportrecord survey datacollect samplesadvise on fertiliser and herbicideimplement biodiversity action plansdevelop irrigation strategiescollect samples for analysisliaise with crop growersconduct land surveysensure soil fertilityconduct field workapply sustainable tillage techniquesdevelop scientific research protocolsadvise on soil and water protectionadvise on pollution preventionadjust surveying equipmentinspect agricultural fieldsperform scientific researchoperate surveying instruments