Scottish Government

ISBN 978 0 7559 1714 3 (Web only publication)
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Contents

GROUP 1 Atmospheric Deposition
GROUP 2 Biodiversity
GROUP 3 Contaminated Land
GROUP 4 Diffuse Water Pollution
GROUP 5 Soil Erosion and Compaction
GROUP 6 Soil Organic Matter Loss
GROUP 7 Organic Material Use on Land
GROUP 8 Planning and Soil Sealing
GROUP 9 Cultural heritage

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As set out in the main consultation document, the Project Board established technical working groups, who produced reports on specific aspects of soil protection. Key parts of the nine reports are presented here as they present a wealth of information supporting the consultation document. The recommendations made by individual groups are not reproduced.