Soil pH and Moisture Measurements from Sourhope Field Experiment, 1999-2002

1999-2002 soil pH and moisture data from experimental plots at the Sourhope field site in Scotland. The dataset was collected as part of the NERC Soil Biodiversity Thematic Programme to assess changes in above-ground biomass and species diversity.

Use Cases

• Analyze temporal trends in soil pH values across experimental plots from 1999 to 2002.
• Correlate soil moisture values with observed changes in above-ground biomass production.
• Model the relationship between soil pH and species composition diversity at the Sourhope site.

Strengths

• Data collected over a 4-year period (1999-2002) providing temporal depth.
• Measurements from a defined field experiment site with a specific grid reference (NT8545019630).
• Part of a structured thematic programme (NERC Soil Biodiversity) with intensive study protocols.

Limitations

• Unknown sample size (row count) and specific column structure limit analytical planning.
• Data is over 20 years old, which may limit relevance for modeling current soil conditions.
• Geographic scope is limited to a single field site in Scotland, reducing generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre, from the NERC Soil Biodiversity Thematic Programme.

Collection Method

Field monitoring at experimental plots at the Sourhope farm site.

Time Range

1999-2002.

Freshness

Metadata last updated in March 2026, but underlying data covers 1999-2002.

Geography

Sourhope field experiment site, Scottish Borders, Scotland (Grid reference: NT8545019630).