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    • Frienisberg, Switzerland
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    • Aarslev, Denmark
    • Wroclaw & Poznan, Poland
    • Canyoles River Basin, Spain
    • Gunnarsholt, Iceland
    • Vansjø-Hobøl Catchment, Norway
    • Myjava Catchment, Slovakia
    • Veenweidegebied, The Netherlands
    • Broddbo, Sweden
    • Olden Eibergen, The Netherlands
    • Veneto region, Italy
    • Guadiamar, Spain
    • Copşa Mică, Romania
    • Isle of Purbeck, UK

Soil threats

Soil degradation in Europe has increasingly been recognised as a serious problem. A review by the RECARE project "Soil threats in Europe: Status, methods, drivers and effects on ecosystem services" has assessed the extent and degree of soil threats across Europe. To learn more about the individual threats affecting our soil click on the interactive icons below.

Soil Threats

  • Soil erosion

    Soil erosion

    Soil erosion

  • Soil salinization

    Soil salinization

    Soil salinization

  • Soil compaction

    Soil compaction

    Soil compaction

  • Soil sealing

    Soil sealing

    Soil sealing

  • Desertification

    Desertification

    Desertification

  • Floods and landslides

    Floods and landslides

    Floods and landslides

  • Loss of organic matter - peat soils

    Loss of organic matter -…

    Loss of organic matter…

  • Soil contamination

    Soil contamination

    Soil contamination

  • Loss of Soil Biodiversity

    Loss of Soil Biodiversity

    Loss of Soil Biodiversity

  • Loss of organic matter in mineral soils

    Loss of organic matter in…

    Loss of organic matter…

Useful Resources on Soil Threats

Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Soil Data Centre Themes

EU Report - Research for AGRI Committee – Preserving agricultural soils in the EU

Soil Threats

  • Soil erosion

    Soil erosion

    Soil erosion

  • Soil salinization

    Soil salinization

    Soil salinization

  • Soil compaction

    Soil compaction

    Soil compaction

  • Soil sealing

    Soil sealing

    Soil sealing

  • Desertification

    Desertification

    Desertification

  • Floods and landslides

    Floods and landslides

    Floods and landslides

  • Loss of organic matter - peat soils

    Loss of organic matter -…

    Loss of organic matter…

  • Soil contamination

    Soil contamination

    Soil contamination

  • Loss of Soil Biodiversity

    Loss of Soil Biodiversity

    Loss of Soil Biodiversity

  • Loss of organic matter in mineral soils

    Loss of organic matter in…

    Loss of organic matter…

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  • Project
  • Soil threats
    • Soil erosion
    • Soil salinization
    • Soil compaction
    • Soil sealing
    • Desertification
    • Floods and landslides
    • Loss of organic matter in peat soils
    • Loss of organic matter in mineral soils
    • Soil contamination
    • Soil biodiversity
  • Case Studies
    • Frienisberg, Switzerland
    • Caramulo, Portugal
    • Peristerona, Cyprus
    • Timbaki, Crete
    • Aarslev, Denmark
    • Wroclaw & Poznan, Poland
    • Canyoles River Basin, Spain
    • Gunnarsholt, Iceland
    • Vansjø-Hobøl Catchment, Norway
    • Myjava Catchment, Slovakia
    • Veenweidegebied, The Netherlands
    • Broddbo, Sweden
    • Olden Eibergen, The Netherlands
    • Veneto region, Italy
    • Guadiamar, Spain
    • Copşa Mică, Romania
    • Isle of Purbeck, UK
  • Resources
    • Project Reports
    • RECARE experiments
      • Soil erosion by water
      • Soil salinization
      • Soil compaction
      • Desertification
      • Floods & Landslides
      • Organic matter loss in organic soils
      • Organic matter loss in mineral soils
      • Soil contamination
      • Loss of soil biodiversity
      • Soil sealing
    • Fact Sheets
    • Videos
    • Scientific journal articles
    • Publication Trees
      • RECARE Publications Map
      • Soil Threat Publications Map
    • RECARE Methods
    • Integrated Assessment Model
    • Policy briefs
    • Final Policy Conference
      • Gallery
    • Resources for Schools
    • Other General Resources
    • Glossary
  • Media Centre
    • Project Leaflets
    • Media coverage
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletters
    • Archived News
  • Stakeholder Platforms
    • Frienisberg, Switzerland
    • Caramulo, Portugal
    • Peristerona Watershed, Cyprus
    • Timbaki, Crete, Greece
    • Aarslev, Denmark
    • Wroclaw & Poznan, Poland
    • Canyoles River Basin, Spain
    • Gunnarsholt, Iceland
    • Vansjø-Hobøl Catchment, Norway
    • Myjava Catchment, Slovakia
    • Veenweidegebied, The Netherlands
    • Broddbo, Sweden
    • Olden Eibergen, The Netherlands
    • Veneto region, Italy
    • Guadiamar, Spain
    • Copşa Mică, Romania
    • Isle of Purbeck, UK