Dr. Sarah Buckingham

Biography

Sarah has extensive experience delivering sustainable land management solutions across research, government and consultancy sectors. She specialises in soil assessment and the development of sustainable soil management strategies that support resilient, healthy soils and deliver wider environmental benefits through place-based environmental net gain and multifunctional landscapes. These benefits include enhanced land productivity, soil carbon sequestration, improved flood and drought resilience, biodiversity enhancement and the protection of natural heritage.

Sarah holds a PhD in Environmental Science from Lancaster University, where her research investigated carbon fluxes from soils to freshwater systems across different UK land uses. Her subsequent research and academic career focused on soil health, soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation in agricultural systems. She has also worked with the Scottish Government and ClimateXChange to develop a Soil Route Map, providing an overarching strategic framework for improving soil security and supporting the sustainable management of soils across Scotland's landscapes