Other Environmental Scientists

Other Environmental Scientists includes jobs like Environmental Educator, and Soil Scientist.

What the job involves

• Studies origins, composition and distribution of soils and the materials from which soils are formed

• Investigates effect of land use practices on soil

• Analyses soil for elements and develops methods for altering soil characteristics to suit different plants

• Plans and co-ordinates management practices for the control of soil degradation due to erosion, cultivation, excess water or salinity

• Advises on moisture conservation, irrigation and drainage

• Advises on suitability of soil use for cropping, horticulture, pasture, forestry and alternative systems of land use, including waste disposal

• Advises on use of soil for engineering purposes and on restoration of soil following massive disturbances through mining and other exploitative operations