Soils Collection (page 4)

Soil blowout on uncultivated peat fen in drying high wind, Bardney / Nocton Fen, Lincolnshire, England, february

Freshly cultivated soil in arable field, Scotland, september

View of sand dunes comprising of different coloured sands, caused by decomposed basalt gullies of ferralitic soil, red colour caused by iron sesquioxydes

Snow covered ploughed arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, november

Italian Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus insubricus) young, digging in loose sandy soil, Cascina Bellezza, Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) juvenile, emerging from sandy soil, Italy, july

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) soil from excavated sett on snow, Devon, England, winter

Slumped sea cliff with Reading Formation reddish coloured marls, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

European Mole (Talpa europaea) molehills in frost and snow, at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N
European Mole (Talpa europaea) molehills in frost and snow, at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

European Mole (Talpa europaea) molehill, emerging through snow, England, november

Soil samples. Collection of differently coloured soils from Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Socotra (Soqotra) is part of Yemen and lies off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden

Sheep grazing on steep slopes
Sheep grazing the steep slopes of Egerdon Hill in Dorset, UK. The lines of terracettes caused by slipping of the light, friable soils are noticeable

Romans Farming
I teach thee next the diff ring soils to know, the light for Vines, the heavier for the Plow

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"Soils: The Lifeblood of Our Earth" A Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult diligently forages for food in the flowering desert of Kgalagadi National Park, Kalahari, South Africa - a testament to the vital role soils play in sustaining life. In Suffolk, England, amidst an August breeze, a garden fork delves into freshly dug soil on an allotment - a labor of love that nurtures plants and cultivates growth. September brings the hum of progress as a John Deere tractor pulls a soil press across an arable field in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland. The rolling seedbed ensures fertile ground for future harvests. Graceful Common House Martins (Delichon urbica) swoop low over meadows and fields, their nests nestled against walls built upon sturdy soils that provide stability and nourishment. In Cumbria, England's upland meadow during May's renewal, a farmer repairs an old blocked drain using both mini digger and spade - showcasing how soils support agricultural endeavors with their resilience. High above North Rhine-Westphalia's Bergisches Land region in Germany flies a helicopter on its mission to lime the forest floor in Ommerborn. This practice enriches soils and promotes healthy tree growth. 7 & 8: Andalucia's parched lake ground serves as a stark reminder of how crucial water is to maintaining healthy soils; these European landscapes highlight the delicate balance necessary for flourishing ecosystems. 9-11: Amidst snow-covered scenery lies enchantment as heart-shaped fairy lights illuminate the wintry landscape - reminding us that even beneath frozen grounds lie dormant seeds waiting patiently for spring's arrival. 12: Finally, deep within Australia stands an impressive termite mound – nature’s architectural marvel built by tiny creatures who understand the importance of building upon strong foundations provided by the soils beneath.