Soil Judging Perth Western Australia

The third Australian soil judging competition was held near Mandurah, Western Australia, September 5-6 2015. Both the four practice and two competition pits were in the grounds of the Murdoch University farm at Whitby Falls, located in the shadows of the Darling Range. The eight teams (31 students) that competed were representing the University of Adelaide/University of South Australia, Curtin University, La Trobe University, Murdoch University, the University of Southern Queensland/ University of Sydney, the University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, and the University of Western Australia. The majority of these students were undergraduates studying soil science through agriculture, environmental and science programs.

Final section winners

Individual
First Place James Manson
Second Place Dominic Lauricella
Third Place Matthew Bow
Fourth Place James Moloney
Fifth Place Khairul Alam, Latrobe University
Team
Overall Winning Team Latrobe University
1st Runner Up University of Sydney
2nd Runner Up Composite team University of Sydney University of Qld

Read more in the 2015 Soil Judging Report

Soil Science Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

Western Australia

The Western Australian branch of Soil Science Australia is an active branch promoting the understanding and awareness of soil science throughout the state. The WA branch holds a Soil Science Seminar Series, the annual Boodja Lecture, field trips and other events throughout the year.

New members are always welcome to join the Western Australian branch.

Meet our Committee

President: George Mercer
Email: WA.president@soilscienceaustralia.org.au

Vice President: Tim Overheu
Email: WA.vicepresident@soilscienceaustralia.org.au

Secretary:  Bede Mickan
Email: WA.secretary@soilscienceaustralia.org.au

Treasurer:  Mary-Anne Lowe
Email: WA.treasurer@soilscienceaustralia.org.au

Early Career Rep:  Hira Shaukat

Student Rep:  Zahra Nizbat

Committee members:
Richard Bell, Lyn Abbott, Prasanthi Sooriyakumar, Jenni Clausen, Lorena Cortes Paez.

Past Committee Members

State Soil

The Yellow Chromosol is the Western Australian state soil. Also known as Grey Sandy Duplex soils, Yellow Chromosols feature a sandy, usually grey coloured topsoil over a mottled clay subsoil. Widespread ini the South-West of the state, they are used for forestry, grazing, viticulture and cropping.

Soil Science Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.