This introductory environmental studies course will explore the importance of soil to life on earth, the issues, processes and societal challenges underlying soil degradation – and what can be done to ensure sustainable soil management for the future. The threats to our soil span deforestation, erosion, overgrazing, use of agrochemicals, pollution and climate change.
- Why soils and sustainable soil management are so important to life on earth
- How soils form, their functions and basics of soil degradation
- Threats to and caring for: Soil water relations, soil fertility and soil biodiversity
- Effects of and solutions for: Soil erosion, soil pollution and soil salinization
- Socio-economic and policy aspects of sustainable soil management
- How you can help protect this critical natural resource
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