Unlocking the Secrets of Soils to Preserve Ecosystem Services
Soils play a crucial role in providing essential services to ecosystems. The quality of soil is determined by its texture, mineral composition, and organic matter content. Different types of soils have unique properties and constraints that affect the environment they support. To better understand and manage soil health, a combination of advanced technologies like digital mapping and remote sensing is recommended. Current methods of assessing soil degradation are insufficient, but new approaches can help us evaluate soil quality more effectively.