Gilbert + Sutherland

How big a risk to human health are soils containing Arsenic? A garden variety radish may help provide an answer. Assessing the phytotoxicity of an Arsenic-contaminated Ferosol soil using radish was the topic of an August 4, 2010 presentation by Gilbert & Sutherland Environmental Scientist Michelle Foster to the 19th World Congress of Soil Science in Brisbane.

Co-authored by Principal Agricultural & Environmental Scientist Neil Sutherland and Principal Agricultural Scientist Dr Phil Matthew, Foster’s paper reported the findings of a direct assessment of As phytotoxicity and soil availability in a Ferosol using a quick growing, common residential garden vegetable.

Gilbert & Sutherland has helped deliver a professional short course on acid sulfate soils (ASS) identification, assessment and management for Southern Cross University’s GeoScience Unit.

As an industry professional, G&S Principal Agricultural & Environmental Scientist Neil Sutherland was invited to present a component of the course, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of environmental managers and environmental practitioners.