Land Research Associates specialises in all aspects of soil science, land quality and rural land use. Comprehensive knowledge and skills in soil survey, soil physics and soil hydrology are used to assist in the planning and management of infrastructure and development projects, reclamation of despoiled land, habitat protection and the recycling of wastes to land.
The company has assisted government departments and agencies produce Codes of Practice for soil protection and land reclamation.
LRA soil scientists have worked on international projects such as planning irrigation schemes, new mines and land reclamation, and have trained others in soil survey and land suitability assessment.
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