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The state of the environment soil - GOV.UK

Construction sites using heavy machinery can cause the subsoil to be compacted - simply adding back the topsoil that was removed will not restore the soil and its functions. 23 An estimated 3.9 million hectares of agricultural land are at risk of compaction in England and Wales, this risk is highest on clay soils during wet periods.

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