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John Friend
Leader Soils North
Research interests
- soil policy
- data management
- soil/water relations
- soil extension
Background
John Friend has worked on many soil and farming system projects in north-western and central NSW. He led the research initiative for the NSW Salinity Strategy from 2001-2005, was leader of the NSW DPI Soil Extension network from 2006-2009 and assessed significant state developments (primarily coal and gas developments) from 2009-2015, providing input into NSW policies and legislation. He currently leads the team of NSW DPI soil researchers in northern NSW, is a member of the Australian Soil Network tasked to implement the National Soil R,D & E strategy and is involved in past and present projects in delivering soil data.
Qualifications
B Rur Sc – University of New England – 1990
G. Dip App. Sci. – Charles Sturt University – 1996
M. Rur. Sc. – University of New England - 2001
Current Projects
YEARS? A coordinated and consistent approach to managing and enabling soil data” (parteners: Soil CRC, Federation University, University of Tasmania, Landcare Research New Zealand, Charles Sturt university).
Professional associations
Soil Science Australia, member
Contact details
Phone: 0439779885
Email: john.friend@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Location: Tamworth
