Ó National Soil Resources
Institute,
Cranfield University, 2009
LandIS - Introduction to NSRI Data Leasing
Welcome to LandIS
LandIS, the 'Land Information System', is a substantial
environmental information system operated by Cranfield University, UK,
designed to contain soil and soil-related information for England and
Wales including spatial mapping of soils at a variety of scales as well
as corresponding soil property and agro-climatological data. LandIS is
the largest system of its kind in Europe and is recognised by UK Government
as the definitive source of national soils information.
The National Soil Resources Institute (NSRI) maintain this extensive geographic
database of land related data, covering England and Wales. Outlined below
are a number of ways in which you can access this information.
Our Natural Perils Directory (NPD) provides Insurers, Re-Insurers and
a range of other organisations details about soil-related subsidence
and ground movement, as well as the extent of previous flooding.
Discover more about the soils in your area with our detailed soil maps
and books. The books are packed with information about soil and land
management. Maps are available at scales up to 1:25,000.
Soils reference materials for academics and scholars, and home of SoilPIC
- the soil photographic image catalogue. SoilPIC presents extensive worldwide
soil profile and landscape photography.