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| Title | The effect of management practices on soil functions |
| Group | Soil Geography and Landscape |
| Project type | thesis |
| Credits | 36 |
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| Examiner(s) | Titia Mulder, Carmen Vazquez Martin |
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| Begin date | 2023/06/16 |
| End date | 2025/12/31 |
| Description | How we manage our soils can both negatively and positively impact the capacity of our soils to function. However, the effect of specific practices on soil functions is not always well understood. On the one hand we often measure the effect of different practices on the soil’s condition, but rarely make the link to soil functions. On the other hand, the same practice may lead to different effects depending on a range of factors, such as climate or soil texture.
To better understand the effect of management practices on specific soil functions (i.e. primary productivity, nutrient cycling, climate and carbon regulation, water purification and regulation or biodiversity and habitat provision) we have developed a theoretical framework to link management practices to soil processes and functions. As part of our wider European project Benchmarks, we are testing the link between specific indicators and soil functioning in multiple case studies throughout Europe. Additionally, we are testing the suitability of different methods, from field to remote sensing methods to evaluate the intensity of land use practices as well as their effect on soil functions. If you have an interest in the impacts of management practices on soil functions, and/or an interest in exploring diverse methods of measurements, do not hesitate to contact us! |
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