Biological

Soils are alive! A variety of soil organisms live in the soil. These organisms live on soil organic matter or other soil organisms and perform a number of vital processes in soil.

[More]
Chemical

Soil chemistry is concerned with the availability of elements for plant uptake as well as chemical compounds that might be present at levels that are detrimental to plants and soil organisms.

[More]
Physical

Physical properties and processes of soil affect soil fertility by altering water movement through soil, root penetration of soil and waterlogging.

[More]

Welcome to soilhealth.com

 This website provides background information relevant to soil health and the sustainable use of land for agriculture, horticulture and other practices, including forestry.

The book this website is based on will be available shortly
Download Chapter One Now

 

Australian Soil

Visit Australian Soil for more soil resources
Go to Australian Soil