Nature & Climate

Soil Restoration

A resilient landscape begins with the soil. DBE includes soil quality in design, delivery and long-term management.

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Understand before intervening

Study soil structure, compaction, water conditions, organic matter and potential contamination. A baseline helps select the right intervention and management strategy.

Understand before intervening
02

Design for soil life

Preserve rooting space, limit compaction during construction and match planting and organic inputs to the site. Each addition requires assessment of its composition, origin and local suitability.

Design for soil life
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Follow the development

Record measurement locations and dates for infiltration, organic matter and planting development. Publish outcomes with the method, period and supporting data.

Follow the development

Begin the conversation

From ambition to a considered living environment.

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