Host Societies

Australian Society of Soil Science Inc.

The Australian Society of Soil Science Inc. was established to work toward the advancement of soil science in the professional, academic and technical fields. The Society aims to advance soil science and provide a link between soil scientists and members of kindred bodies within Australia and in other countries. Membership of the Society is open to any person engaged in the scientific study of soil.

Contact

Linda Bennison
ASSSI Executive Officer
PO Box 1349
Warragul Victoria 3820
Ph: +61 3 5622 0804
Fax: +61 3 5622 0806
Email: asssi@bigpond.net.au
Web: www.asssi.asn.au

New Zealand Society of Soil Science

The New Zealand Society of Soil Science is a professional society to encourage the advancement of soil science. It was formed in 1952 and has over 400 local and international members. Its main activities are the publication of Soil News and other books on soil science; organisation of conferences and sponsorship of students and young scientists to attend conferences; and the awarding of prizes and bursaries for theses, outstanding scientists, technicians and students. NZSSS members include professional soil scientists, environmental scientists, ecologists, geographers, agricultural scientists, foresters, engineers, geologists, farmers, teachers and consultants.

Contact

Dr Trish Fraser
The Secretary NZSSS
c/- Crop and Food Research
Private Bag 4704
Christchurch
New Zealand
Ph: +64-3-325 6400
Fax: +64-3-325 2074
Email: FraserP@crop.cri.nz
Web: www.nzsss.rsnz.org