Measures to Safeguard and Enhance Soil-Related Ecosystem Services

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This chapter introduces measures for the protection of soil-related ecosystem functions and services. It outlines available mandatory and voluntary measures regarding conservation of soil production capacity in agricultural land at a European level. It continues with an overview of specific management measures for soil erosion control and for enhancement of the greenhouse gases storage and carbon sequestration service. Finally, measures to protect geodiversity, including geosites and soils with historical and cultural value are presented.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLandscape Planning with Ecosystem Services ​
EditorsChristina von Haaren, Andrew A. Lovett, Christian Albert
Number of pages18
Place of PublicationDordrecht
PublisherSpringer
Publication date01.01.2019
Pages341-358
ISBN (Print)978-94-024-1679-4
ISBN (Electronic)978-94-024-1681-7
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Publication statusPublished - 01.01.2019
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • Biology - Soil-related ecosystem services, Measures, Soil conservation, Agriculture, CAP, Soil erosion, Geodiversity, Carbon sequestration, Production capacity