To determine the effect of soil compaction and loosening on greenhouse gas emissions, nitrogen transformations, soil quality and grass productivity

Scientific literature
The presentation given at the BGS-BSAS conference 26 and 27 February 2013 is available to BGS members here.

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To assess the impact of soil compaction on grassland productivity and nitrogen use efficiency, and its potential alleviation through soil lifting and aeration.

Expected Outcomes
Quantitative information on the production and environmental implications of grassland soil compaction, including the cost:benefit of aeration and the use of nitrification inhibitors as remedial actions.