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.

Where to find educational resources around Queensland soils and soil science for students, teachers and professionals.

Learn about soil properties and simple tests you can do to describe the soil in your backyard.

There is a variety of soils across Queensland and they are broadly grouped into soil orders, based on the Australian Soil Classification system.

List of common soil terms and their definitions, to help you understand soil management.