Soil health from a forest land-use perspective

Considering the role of soils in mitigating climate change, the European Union has commissioned new soil directives with a new soil deal for Europe where 100 living labs focusing on soil health and different land uses will be established. Forestry is a vital economic activity for many nations and is also highly reliant on soils, which is a vital component for regulating ecosystem processes. As part of the soil awareness campaign, this event will focus on understanding the interactions between forestry and soil properties directly and indirectly. We would like to initiate discussions about how the concepts of soil health and living labs could be understood and applied within forestry and across forested landscapes.

This webinar is co-organised by SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, one of the ERRIN's member Lärosäten Syd - Universities in South-Sweden and Nati00ns. The webinar will discuss how impacts of forestry on soils are intensified across geographical locations where soils become more susceptible to soil erosion in semi-arid and dry areas. It will also look into how to address the monitoring of soil indicators considering rotation periods, from short 20-23 years to long 50-70 years, and consider differences in forest management practices, like mixed vegetation versus monocultures.

Practical information 

This webinar is free, but registration via this link is mandatory. This webinar is part of a compelling series of six European-wide events organised by Nati00ns, which are conducted entirely online, featuring impactful introductions to specific topics by esteemed keynote speakers and real-world practitioners. 

The EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe is one of the priority topics of ERRIN's Bioeconomy Working Group. You can read more about the work conducted on this dedicated webpage.