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
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Soil Threats
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