Soil

Soil is one of B.C.’s most important resources. Soil supports the growth of fiber and food, acts as a filter for air and water, affects global climate through gas exchange and storage, contains a diverse array of organisms and supports natural ecosystems. Soil plays a key role in our economy, our health and our environment.

Find information below on tools, surveys, and provincial standards and data collection. 

• Search for soil data and information using the BC Soil Information Finder Tool (SIFT)
• Soil survey standards​
• Submit soil project data
• Coastal landslides in organic soils study
• Short course on gullies and streams