Soil Science

Soil Science and Land Management

Sefcom Environmental Consulting (SEC) provides specialist soil science services that support sustainable land management, mine rehabilitation, closure planning, agricultural suitability assessments, and regulatory compliance.

Our multidisciplinary network of professional soil scientists integrates field investigations, laboratory analysis, land capability assessment, and data-driven modelling to deliver practical, regulator-ready soil and land resource solutions. We adopt a holistic approach that links soil taxonomy, land capability, erosion risk, rehabilitation design, and long-term land-use planning. SEC supports mining, infrastructure, agricultural, and industrial projects across the full lifecycle — from baseline assessments and feasibility through operations, rehabilitation, and closure.

Soil Science Services:

Land Resource & Capability Assessment

• Soil classification and taxonomy
• Land capability and agricultural suitability assessment
• Baseline soil surveys and mapping
• Closure-aligned land-use planning

Erosion & Sediment Control

• Erosion risk assessments
• Sediment transport evaluation
• Design of erosion and sediment control measures
• Stormwater–soil interaction assessments

Soil Quality & Laboratory Analysis

• Physical, chemical, and fertility assessments
• Contamination screening and soil health evaluation
• Soil suitability for rehabilitation and revegetation

Landform & Cover Design

• Rehabilitation landform design
• Engineered cover systems for waste facilities
• Soil cover thickness optimisation
• Long-term stability and performance assessment

Soil Conservation & Rehabilitation Solutions

• Practical soil conservation strategies
• Top soil management and handling plans
• Post-mining soil reconstruction strategies
• Sustainable revegetation support