Institute of Natural Resources


Welcome to the Soil & Earth Sciences Group

Our Group conducts research into the importance of soil and earth processes in the global environment. Our key research and teaching strengths are focused on:
  • Land use interpretation and evaluation
  • Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems
  • Soil fertility, fertiliser development
  • Irrigation and drainage
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Land rehabilitation & phytoremediation of polluted soils
  • Environmental impacts of land use
  • Land treatment of wastes
  • Volcanology & Quaternary Geology
  • Sedimentary basin studies
  • Geographic information systems
  • Remote Sensing
  • Biochar

The Soil and Earth Science group looks at soil as a major natural resource on the earth’s surface and includes studies and research into soil formation, soil classification and soil mapping; the physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and the use and management of soils based on a better understanding of these properties.


Soil Sciences includes pedology (the study of soils in their natural environment including the formation, chemistry, morphology and classification of soil) and edaphology (the study of how soils influence plants, fungi, and other living organisms).


A good understanding of Soil and Earth Sciences is essential for the conservation and protection of our natural heritage, the development of sound environmental management practices as well as the long-term sustainability of our natural environment.



Massey University Open Day - Volcanic Eruption

Eruption presentation from
Massey University Open Day:

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Last updated on Monday 11 July 2011

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eruption

Glasshouse Class

Earth Science Field Trip

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