The influential ‘Soils and Stones’ report, published in 2021 by the Society for the Environment (SocEnv), set the scene for the recent launch of a framework document entitled, ‘The ten principles of good soils and stones management’.
This document provided the focus for the Brownfield & Regeneration Network webinar of the same title. For this event Martin Ballard, chartered environmentalist, lead of the SocEnv Soils and Stones project and fellow of the Institute of Environmental management and Assessment, and Rob Earl, chartered environmentalist and fellow of the Institute of Water, explained the principles, outlined how to use and re-use soils and stones sustainably, and showed how the framework can be used to improve existing legislation and regulations.
The answers are in the soil, said Rob Earl — adding that the principles are a call to action to acknowledge and protect soils and stones under our feet.
Brownfield & Regeneration Network members can watch this event on-demand for free here. Members also receive free, company-wide access to all of our upcoming Network events. If you are not a member and would like to learn more about membership, please visit our website or contact lisa.turner@environment-analyst.com.