New atlas illustrates global soil biodiversity and threats to soil organisms
(JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE and European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC)
The first-ever Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas that maps the soil biodiversity of the entire planet.
This unique Atlas pays tribute to soil – the silent engine that keeps the planet alive – by
providing a detailed analysis of soil organisms and the threats to soil biodiversity at global scale.
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas
The Atlas describes soil as habitat for the diversity of organisms that live under our feet. At the same
time, it draws attention to the threats to soil biodiversity, such as invasive species, pollution,
intensive land use practices or climate change. The Atlas provides current solutions for a sustainable
management of soils.
The Atlas illustrates the diversity of soil organisms, explains their geographical and temporal distribution, the
ecosystem functions and services provided by soil biota. Most importantly, it draws attention to the myriad of
threats to soil biodiversity. These include inappropriate land management practices (e.g. deforestation,
land take for infrastructure development), agricultural systems, over-grazing, forest fires and poor water
management (both irrigation and drainage). Other practices such as land conversion from grassland or
forest to cropped land result in rapid loss of soil carbon, which indirectly enhances global warming.
The Atlas shows that mismanaging soils could exacerbate the effects of climate change, jeopardise agricultural
production, compromise the quality of ground water and worsen pollution. It also proposes solutions to
safeguard soil biodiversity through the development of policies that directly or indirectly target soil health,
leading to a more sustainable use.
DOWNLOAD for Free - Click on link and save to PC
Spoiler
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas (low-resolution) (168 mb)
hXXp://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path/JRC_global_soilbio_atlas_online.pdf
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas (high-resolution) (320 mb)
hXXp://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path/shared_folder/Atlases/JRC_global_soilbio_atlas.pdf
Useful Link
https://globalsoilbiodiversity.org/
NO QUESTIONS TO ME, "I KNOW NOTHING" But Feedback always welcome and THANKS OF COURSE
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(JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE and European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC)
The first-ever Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas that maps the soil biodiversity of the entire planet.
This unique Atlas pays tribute to soil – the silent engine that keeps the planet alive – by
providing a detailed analysis of soil organisms and the threats to soil biodiversity at global scale.
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas
The Atlas describes soil as habitat for the diversity of organisms that live under our feet. At the same
time, it draws attention to the threats to soil biodiversity, such as invasive species, pollution,
intensive land use practices or climate change. The Atlas provides current solutions for a sustainable
management of soils.
The Atlas illustrates the diversity of soil organisms, explains their geographical and temporal distribution, the
ecosystem functions and services provided by soil biota. Most importantly, it draws attention to the myriad of
threats to soil biodiversity. These include inappropriate land management practices (e.g. deforestation,
land take for infrastructure development), agricultural systems, over-grazing, forest fires and poor water
management (both irrigation and drainage). Other practices such as land conversion from grassland or
forest to cropped land result in rapid loss of soil carbon, which indirectly enhances global warming.
The Atlas shows that mismanaging soils could exacerbate the effects of climate change, jeopardise agricultural
production, compromise the quality of ground water and worsen pollution. It also proposes solutions to
safeguard soil biodiversity through the development of policies that directly or indirectly target soil health,
leading to a more sustainable use.
DOWNLOAD for Free - Click on link and save to PC
Spoiler
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas (low-resolution) (168 mb)
hXXp://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path/JRC_global_soilbio_atlas_online.pdf
Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas (high-resolution) (320 mb)
hXXp://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path/shared_folder/Atlases/JRC_global_soilbio_atlas.pdf
Useful Link
https://globalsoilbiodiversity.org/
NO QUESTIONS TO ME, "I KNOW NOTHING" But Feedback always welcome and THANKS OF COURSE
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