Midlands Land Events and SocEnv are delighted to launch the SILOtoSOIL tool, dedicated to fostering collaboration in soil management.
In the summer of 2023, the Midlands Land Events (MidLE) “New Future for Soils” event led to the formation of the SILOtoSOIL project, a volunteer- driven initiative dedicated to fostering collaboration in soil management. Working alongside Society for the Environment (SocEnv), SILOtoSOIL helps to shape a more coordinated approach to soil-related challenges, and are we now pleased to introduce our latest resource – The SILOtoSOIL Tool.
As part of this mission, MidLE has developed The SILOtoSOIL Tool to highlight the wealth of existing soil related expertise, guidance, and publications available across different disciplines and locations. The tool serves two key purposes:
- Identifying organisations involved in the soil discussion (through the SILOtoSOIL mapping PDF); and
- Cataloguing soil- related guidance across sectors and locations (through the SILOtoSOIL excel database).
By making these connections visible, MidLE aims to reduce duplication, encourage knowledge- sharing, and promote more efficient collaboration, which is a shared aim with the SocEnv Soils and Stones Project.
This is just the beginning. The SILOtoSOIL Tool will continue to evolve, with regular updates and future enhancements driven by user feedback. As we refine and expand its capabilities, we invite you to engage with the tool, explore its resources, and contribute to shaping a more connected and informed approach to soil management across sectors and regions. Breaking down SILOs and understanding our SOILs.
Together, MidLE and SocEnv look forward to officially launching the tool at the upcoming SocEnv Soils and Stones project CPD and networking event on the 3rd April.
Reaction from SocEnv and MidLE:
Alongside our partner Midlands Land Events (MidLE), we are delighted to launch the new SILOtoSOIL tool, that provides a brilliant one-click way to access soil-related guidance and publications, from across a wide range of sectors. The tool embodies the knowledge-sharing ethos inherent to SocEnv. Interdisciplinary and evidence-based, the tool also complements guidance produced by the SocEnv Soils and Stones project, including the Ten Principles of Good Soils and Stones Management. I would encourage all practitioners working with soils and stones to check out the tool and benefit from the array of good practice that’s out there, at a click.
Martin Ballard CEnv
Lead, SocEnv Soils & Stones project, and Head of Environment at Wates
Find out more about MidLE Find out more: the Soils & Stones projectThe vast knowledge about soil shouldn't remain buried or disconnected. Let's break down silos and work together for better soil management. Huge thanks to all within the MidLE SILOtoSOIL Project Team and SocEnv for making this possible. We welcome your feedback, all voices are welcome, as we continue to shape a new future for soils!
Midlands Land Events (MidLE)
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