Soils explained
What is soil?
Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and it is formed from the weathering of rocks.
Soil educational resources
Where to find educational resources around Queensland soils and soil science for students, teachers and professionals.
What is my soil type?
Learn about soil properties and simple tests you can do to describe the soil in your backyard.
Common soil types
There is a variety of soils across Queensland and they are broadly grouped into soil orders, based on the Australian Soil Classification system.
Common soil terms
List of common soil terms and their definitions, to help you understand soil management.