Sustainability
Information for new projects (Page)
To avoid duplication of effort or potential interference between projects, we have put in place the following procedure for new projects on the CSC. 1. Discuss your project requirements with the co-ordinator (Cathy Hawes). ... Read more
Overseas projects in virus research (Research Page)
Institute virologists link with China ... Read more
Publications and further reading (Research Page)
Use the following links read: reports relating to the project, scientific publications, PhD thesis, other reports relating to waste water sludge and external websites which may be of interest. ... Read more
The Long Term Sludge Experiment (LTSE) at Hartwood (Research Page)
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Benefits and problems of applying waste water sludge to land (Research Page)
Waste water sludge is a useful source of nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter, and after further processing can be used as a liming material. However, there are limits to what can be applied. For example applications of waste w ... Read more
PhD Studentships 2012 opportunities (News)
PhD projects from The James Hutton Institute's annual competitive Joint-Studentship programme are now being advertised on FindAPhD.com. ... Read more
Background to the Long Term Sludge Experiment (Research Page)
In 1994, three research Institutes along with two private companies set up a number of field experiments at nine field sites across the UK (pdf file). The sites were chosen to reflect the different soil types found in agricultural ... Read more
Soil surveying and monitoring (Research Page)
Soils are very slow to develop and are generally considered to be a non-renewable resource. At the same time, we demand a great deal from our soil; we use it to grow crops, timber, grow grass to feed our cattle and sheep, we build ... Read more
Get involved! (Page)
If you are interested in contributing to the Centre for Sustainable Cropping and would like to make use of this long-term resource, please contact Cathy Hawes in the first instance. For more information please follow the followi ... Read more
Meetings and activities (Page)
Members of the team can access agendas and actions for Centre for Sustainable Cropping meetings here (from within The James Hutton Institute) or here (if accessing from outwith the Institute). ... Read more
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