‘Soil and water are critical to all our futures, we are just beginning to unlock their secrets’

Professor John Quinton
Principal consultant

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Independent scientific expertise to support real-world decisions

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Soil systems analysis

Evaluating soil health, soil carbon and soil erosion

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Evidence and research evaluation

Reviewing and synthesising scientific evidence to support policy, planning and management decisions

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Catchment management

Understanding runoff, flow pathways, and approaches to mitigation of diffuse pollution in agricultural and natural landscapes

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Training

Bespoke soil and water training

Quinton Soil and Water Research and Consulting delivers evidence and training built on 35 years of academic research experience and applied environmental science

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Who I have worked with

  • European Commission
  • Environment Agency
  • JBA Consulting
  • Lake District Farmers Ltd
  • British Society of Soil Science
  • And many others
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Need expert input on soil and water science?

Quinton Soil and Water Research and Consulting can provide support on projects involving soil and water processes and management and research evolution. Click below to get in touch