Topsoil particle size distribution, electrical conductivity, calcite and total carbon from the Countryside Survey of Great Britain for 2018-2023, and aggregate information for 2019

This dataset contains information on the soil particle size distribution, electrical conductivity, total carbon, and inorganic carbon in the form of CaCO3 for the topsoil (0-15cm) from the Countryside Survey monitoring programme spanning the years 2018 to 2023. This period includes the five years, along with the pilot year, required to finalize the sampling across the geography of Great Britain. Additionally, it includes the aggregate size distribution and stability for the CS2019. UKCEH Countryside Survey is the longest integrated national monitoring programme of the countryside for Great Britain, which began in 1978. The results provide a unique insight into how our plants, soil, woodlands and small water bodies have changed over time. Full details about this dataset can be found at https://doi.org/10.5285/6893097f-f504-4b77-96c8-8daa5da6a09d

Date (Publication): 2025-08-14

Identifier: https://catalogue.ceh.ac.uk/id/6893097f-f504-4b77-96c8-8daa5da6a09d

Identifier: doi: / 10.5285/6893097f-f504-4b77-96c8-8daa5da6a09d

Other citation details: Lebron, I., Ebuele, V.O., Brentegani, M., Tandy, S., van Soest, M., Garbutt, A., Bentley, L., Williams, B., Wood, C.M., Emmett, B.A., Robinson, D.A. (2025). Topsoil particle size distribution, electrical conductivity, calcite and total carbon from the Countryside Survey of Great Britain for 2018-2023, and aggregate information for 2019. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre 10.5285/6893097f-f504-4b77-96c8-8daa5da6a09d

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Inmaculada Lebron Robinson

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Lebron, I.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Ebuele, V.O.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Brentegani, M.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Tandy, S.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - van Soest, M.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Garbutt, A.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Bentley, L.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Williams, B.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Wood, C.M.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Emmett, B.A.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Robinson, D.A.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Robinson, I.

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Other constraints: If you reuse this data, you should cite: Lebron, I., Ebuele, V.O., Brentegani, M., Tandy, S., van Soest, M., Garbutt, A., Bentley, L., Williams, B., Wood, C.M., Emmett, B.A., Robinson, D.A. (2025). Topsoil particle size distribution, electrical conductivity, calcite and total carbon from the Countryside Survey of Great Britain for 2018-2023, and aggregate information for 2019. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre https://doi.org/10.5285/6893097f-f504-4b77-96c8-8daa5da6a09d

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Begin date: 2018-04-01

End date: 2023-09-30

Unique resource identifier: OSGB 1936 / British National Grid

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Date (Publication): 2010-12-08

Statement: A total of 500 x 1-km2 squares, over the five-year cycle, were randomly sampled within strata defined according to the Land Classification of Great Britain – a derived classification of the landscape based on its topography, geology, climate, and physical attributes. Within each 1-km x 1-km square, topsoil samples were taken from 5 pre-determined randomly dispersed locations (where possible) with the vegetation X-Plots. The soil sample analysed for soil metrics is taken using a black plastic core, 15 cm long. This dataset comprises physical and chemical parameters that were measured in soils collected throughout the United Kingdom from April to September during the years 2018 to 2023. Quality controls were implemented in the planning, collection, analysis, and reporting of the data.

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Date stamp: 2025-08-20T11:21:21

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