UK Saltmarsh Soil Profiles from 474 Core Sampling Sites

Soil profile descriptions from narrow diameter cores collected across UK saltmarshes between 2018 and 2021. The dataset covers 474 sampling sites under the NERC Carbon Storage in Intertidal Environment (C-SIDE) programme.

Use Cases

• Analyze soil Bulk Density measurements across 474 UK saltmarsh sites to model carbon sequestration potential.
• Investigate correlations between Loss On Ignition (LOI) data and organic carbon content in intertidal soil profiles.
• Map spatial distribution of soil characteristics like Bulk Density and LOI across regions including Scotland and Wales.

Strengths

• Covers 474 distinct sampling sites across UK saltmarshes, providing broad spatial coverage.
• Data collected under a structured NERC programme (C-SIDE) with a specific grant reference (NE/R010846/1).
• Profiles derived from narrow diameter cores, offering standardized soil description methodology.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and data schema are unknown from the provided input.
• Data is packaged in a ZIP format without details on internal file structure or accessibility.
• Geographic coverage is limited to UK saltmarshes, restricting applicability to other coastal environments.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Soil profiles described from narrow diameter cores collected at sampling sites.

Time Range

2018 to 2021

Freshness

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Geography

United Kingdom saltmarshes, including specific mentions of Scotland and Wales