Australian Society of Soil Science Incorporated (1955 - )

Summary

The Australian Society of Soil Science Inc. is a not-for-profit, professional association for soil scientists and people interested in the responsible management of Australia's soil resources. Established in 1955, the Society comprises a federal council and seven branches. Aims of the Society include: to promote the importance of soil in the Australian environment; to develop a strong and collaborative soil science community; and advance the professional capabilities of members. The Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) Program was introduced in 1996 in response to demand from government bodies for accredited professionals in the field. In 2011 the Society adopted as its public name Soil Science Australia. The Society is a member of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) and contributes to the Australian National Committee on Soil and Terrain (NCST).

Details

Publications of the Society include:
Soils news: newsletter of the Australian Society of Soil Science Inc. (ISSN 0812-017X), 1957 - no, 107, 1996: continued by
Profile: the official newsletter of the Australian Society of Soil Science (ISSN 1328-2883), no. 108-171 (1996-2013).

Awards presented by the Society include:
J. A. Prescott Medal (1972 - ): recognises outstanding contributions to soil science and climatology;
J. K. Taylor OBE Gold Medal in Soil Science (1984 - ): awarded biennially for excellence in both research and the reporting of that research by publication;
L. J. H. Teakle Award (2010 - ): awarded annually to a financial member, for outstanding effort in promoting and raising awareness of soil science;
Honorary Life membership: awarded to members have given significant service to the Society and/or the eminent service to the profession of soil science.

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Resources

• Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-576349. Details