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This annual report details the results of soil quality sampling undertaken in 2018 at sites located on horticulture and forestry land uses. Average phosphorus levels as measured by Olsen P are elevated across the region with highest levels occurring in market gardening and horticulture land use. Macroporosity (and indicator of soil compaction) was the second most frequent indicator that was outside the target range. All soil trace metal results are below the draft eco-soil guideline values that have been developed to protect soil and terrestrial biota.