Soil characterisation data from UK riparian observatories and international observation sites, 2023-2024
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This dataset contains soil physicochemical characterisation data collected from riparian observatories in the UK (Scotland and England) and complementary international observation sites in Germany and Sweden. Measurements include soil pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, extractable phosphorus, major cations and anions, bulk density, and related parameters describing soil characterisations such a texture. The data provides insight into nutrient status and geochemical variability across riparian zones with differing land uses, vegetation, and climatic conditions.
The accompanying metadata file details data table titles, analytical methods, limit of detection and units of measurement to facilitate reuse and interpretation. Soil samples were collected as part of the NERC-funded project "Accelerating Nutrient Cycles at the Riparian Land : Water Interface" (NE/V012460/1) investigating riparian zone biogeochemistry across temperate regions.
The accompanying metadata file details data table titles, analytical methods, limit of detection and units of measurement to facilitate reuse and interpretation. Soil samples were collected as part of the NERC-funded project "Accelerating Nutrient Cycles at the Riparian Land : Water Interface" (NE/V012460/1) investigating riparian zone biogeochemistry across temperate regions.
Publication date: 2026-03-09
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Format
Comma-separated values (CSV)
Spatial information
Study area
Spatial representation type
Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
WGS 84
Temporal information
Temporal extent
2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Temporal resolution
Annual
Provenance & quality
Standardised field sampling protocols were applied at each observatory site, with subsamples taken from representative soil horizons.
Analytical methods followed standard procedures used in soil science (e.g. elemental analysis, ICP-OES). Data from multiple sites were collated into a harmonised dataset. Quality assurance steps included cross-checking of units and analytical methods, standard material measurements, screening for outliers, validation against field notes and laboratory records.
The final dataset includes all verified observations aggregated into a single file (all_soil_chem_data_final.csv), with accompanying metadata (all_soil_chem_data_metadata.csv) describing variable definitions, units, and analytical procedures.
Analytical methods followed standard procedures used in soil science (e.g. elemental analysis, ICP-OES). Data from multiple sites were collated into a harmonised dataset. Quality assurance steps included cross-checking of units and analytical methods, standard material measurements, screening for outliers, validation against field notes and laboratory records.
The final dataset includes all verified observations aggregated into a single file (all_soil_chem_data_final.csv), with accompanying metadata (all_soil_chem_data_metadata.csv) describing variable definitions, units, and analytical procedures.
Licensing and constraints
This dataset is available under the terms of the Open Government Licence 
Cite this dataset as:
Trojahn, S.; Lilly, A.; Baggaley, N.J.; Davies, J.; Gagkas, Z.; Haygarth, P.M.; Laudon, H.; Musolff, A.; Pihlblad, J.; Watson, H.; Stutter, M. (2026). Soil characterisation data from UK riparian observatories and international observation sites, 2023-2024. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/4781c0ed-d5b4-41f7-bbfd-94a6a11a77b5
Users must cite this dataset using the assigned DOI when reusing or reproducing data.
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This dataset is included in the following collections
Riparian sites characterisation (UK and international) 2022-2025 data
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Publisher
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
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Rights holder
The James Hutton Institute
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Funding
Natural Environment Research Council Award: NE/V012460/1