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IPSS is a professional body that promotes soil science and allied disciplines.
Other aims include:
• setting and maintaining standards of professional competence
• representing the profession at national and international level
• accrediting courses in soils and related topics
• influencing standards and practices for the application of soil science in Europe and internationally
The Institute is a member of the Science Council and is an awarding body for the qualification Chartered Scientist.
Other aims include:
• setting and maintaining standards of professional competence
• representing the profession at national and international level
• accrediting courses in soils and related topics
• influencing standards and practices for the application of soil science in Europe and internationally
The Institute is a member of the Science Council and is an awarding body for the qualification Chartered Scientist.

