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Land and soil

Land and soil are essential to our wellbeing and survival. Learn about the soils of New South Wales, the challenges of land degradation and the capability of land and soil to sustain us, our heritage and the environment.

A view of black soil on level alluvial plains.

Why do we need healthy soils and how do we know if they are healthy? And what part does land management play in soil health?

Dry soil and cracked earth.

Understand how the quality of soil declines and what causes this decline.

A person stands next to a large soil erosion site, examining the exposed layers of earth

Learn more about the information we hold describing the natural landscapes and soils of New South Wales and why it is so important.

A person in a yellow top and dark pants kneeling on a dirt trail in a grassy field with leafless trees and a clear blue sky in the background

Explore our list of technical papers, newsletters and reports for a range of topics related to land and soil.

View of the Breadknife and Grand High Tops at sunset, Warrumbungle National Park.

Learn how rocks, minerals, soils and landforms are shaped over time.

A person is kneeling in a forested area using a tablet next to an upright shovel

Get the Soils Near Me NSW app: freely accessible soil information, wherever you are.