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Soil management

Soils explained

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  • What is my soil type?
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Soil properties

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Acid sulfate soils

  • Acid sulfate soils explained
  • Identifying acid sulfate soils
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Soils data

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Soil degradation

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Reports and publications

Publications about Queensland soils and land systems, use, suitability and capability.

Land evaluation

The different methods we adopt to evaluate lands across Queensland and estimate the potential for alternative land uses.

Queensland Globe soil topics

Use these links to access preloaded soil layers.

  • Soil resource
  • Soil and land degradation
  • Soil regulations and planning

Learn how to use the Globe (PDF, 5.2 MB) .

Queensland acid sulfate soil management guidelines

Learn more about the recently updated Queensland ASS Technical Manual, Soil Management Guidelines Version 5.1.

Land management manuals

Learn more about the 17 land management manuals covering parts of Queensland.

Soil management advice

Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us on soils@qld.gov.au for more information.

Soil conservation plans

Learn more about preparing, amending or revoking soil conservation plans.

Land and vegetation management

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