Corporate Body
Australian Society of Soil Science Incorporated (1955 - )
- From
- 1955
Mornington, Victoria, Australia - Functions
- Association and Society or membership organisation
- Alternative Names
- ASSSI (Abbreviation)
- Soil Science Australia (Also known as)
- Website
- https://www.soilscienceaustralia.org.au/
- Reference No
- ABN 96 080 783 106
- Location
- PO Box 15 Braeside VIC 3195
Summary
The Australian Society of Soil Science Incorporated, trading as Soil Science Australia, is a not-for-profit, professional association for soil scientists and people interested in the responsible management of Australia's soil resources.
It was established in 1955 to work towards the advancement of soil science in the professional, academic and technical fields. It operates an accreditation program for soil practitioners to enhance and standardise expertise across Australia.
It is governed by an elected federal council and has seven branches throughout Australia, with each branch committee responsible for organising local educational, professional development and networking events.
Soil Science Australia is a member of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) and contributes to the National Committee on Soil and Terrain (NCST).
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Published resources
Resources
- Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-576349. Details
Ailie Smith; Ken McInnes
Created: 5 December 2001, Last modified: 4 April 2024
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