BS 8601:2013 PDF

What is this standard about? It’s important that soil is lifted, transported, stored and spread carefully as damage during handling can result in a rapid deterioration in the functions soil provides. This standard outlines the best ways to handle subsoils that are moved or traded in order to support plant growth. Who is this standard for?

Local authorities Environment agencies (e.g. EA, SEPA, NRW etc) Those involved in moving subsoils or creating soil profiles Subsoil analysts

Why should you use this standard? It specifies requirements for the classification, composition and use of subsoils which are moved or traded to create soil profiles intended to support plant growth. It specifies requirements for multipurpose subsoil which is fit for the majority of needs and also specific purpose subsoils that are acidic or calcareous for specialist use where acidic or calcareous soil profiles are required. It also specifies requirements for sampling and analysing subsoil.