Landscape Package (LP3)

Application: Assessment of Disturbed, Contaminated, Recycled or Manufactured Soils

Landscape Package 3 (LP 3) is suitable for assessing the quality and fertility of disturbed, recycled or manufactured soils intended for general landscaping purposes, domestic gardens, allotments or public open space.

It includes phytotoxic and zootoxic elements (those toxic to plants and humans given in the Department of the Environment publication ICRCL 59/83 - Guidance on the Assessment and Redevelopment of Contaminated Land) and other parameters necessary to determine whether the soil will support healthy plant growth.

The package may be used to assess compliance with the requirements of a landscape architect's soil specification or the CL Voelcker standard.
 

Landscape Package 3 Analyses
Visual Description Total Arsenic
pH Value Total Cadmium
Electrical Conductivity (1:2.5 in water) Total Chromium
Particle Size Analysis (texture) Total Copper
Stone Content Total Lead
Total Nitrogen Total Mercury
Organic Matter Content Total Nickel
Extractable Phosphorus Total Zinc
Extractable Potassium Water-Soluble Boron
Extractable Magnesium  

 

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ESG through its Soil Mechanics brand was recognised for its ability to offer timely delivery, a solid track record in rail and adherence to environmental issues. Their borehole and testing work to check ground conditions in preparation for the main design will undoubtedly deliver benefits to the progression of the project. <<more>>

Councillor David Parker, Leader of Scottish Borders Council