Report - Soil Monitoring in Europe

A tremendous effort has been already invested in soil monitoring in Europe, at country and at EU levels. However, there is no comprehensive and updated body of knowledge for identifying healthy soils and those that are degraded and require protection.

This report by the European Environment Agency synthesises that knowledge with the objective of identifying criteria for healthy soils across Europe; it may serve to trigger policy and management responses to prevent further degradation of soils.

Publication date: 18/01/2023