Memorandum and Articles of Association

The legal framework in which the British Society of Soil Science operates is set out in the Memorandum and Articles of association. These can only be amended by agreement by the Societies membership at the Annual General Meeting (usually held in conjunction with the autumn meeting).

Strategic plan

Our Mission:

The British Society of Soil Science is a membership organization whose mission is “to advance the study of soil and to promote a better understanding of soil nationally and internationally”.

We will achieve this through:

• Improving soil education and developing soil scientists
• Supporting standards of practice
• Promoting the use of soil science
• Long term sustainability of the Society

Guiding principles:

In delivering the strategic aims the Society will adhere to the following principles;

Sound Science – we are a science-based organisation

Proactive engagement – forward thinking seeking out new and innovative ways of achieving our aims.

Influencing – we will ensure that soil science is promoted and that voice of our members is heard.

Collaboration – we will actively seek suitable partners to help deliver our aims.

Environmental sustainability – at all stages of planning BSSS will assess the impacts of its activities on the environment

Read the full Strategic plan here