As outlined in the Nutrient Management Act, Regulation 267/03, agricultural operations requiring a Nutrient Management Plan or Strategy require a Geotechnical Site Investigation/Characterization prior to constructing or expanding a permanent nutrient storage facility.

Site Assessment
• site inspection
• excavation of test hole(s)
• collection of soil sample(s)
• evaluation of site conditions

Soil Analysis
• particle size analysis
• Atterberg Limits to determine if native soil meets the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food soil requirements

Results
• evaluation of soil analysis results
• review of records and maps
• final report to farmer
• recommendations

Lissom Earth Sciences is familiar with the requirements of the Nutrient Management Act and has carried out Site Investigations/Characterizations for many agricultural operations.