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Module 3
What is the state of soils and how can we protect them?
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Overview — What to expect in Module 3
In Module 3, you have the chance to find out more about soil threats in specific parts of Europe. For example, we’ve prepared case studies on soil organic matter decline in Austria, erosion in Norway and Portugal and a topic on soil sealing with examples from Norway and Austria.
Watch the introductory video to find out more!
🧠 Knowledge
After this lesson you will be able to describe the different forms of soil erosion, their causes, and consequences.
❤️ Attitude
You will be able to reflect on the consequences of soil erosion for society and the environment.
🛠️ Behaviour
You will be able to apply the topic insights into your academic, professional, and everyday life contexts.
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By the end of this topic, you can:
Define soil sealing and distinguish it from related concepts. You will also be able to identify soil sealing across diverse ecosystems and land uses.
Describe the main drivers of soil sealing and its impact on the ability of soil to provide ecosystem services.
Name different strategies to prevent or remediate soil sealing, and discuss the implementation of prevention, limitation, compensation, and de-sealing in Europe.
The goal of this topic is to help you understand what soil sealing is, how widespread it is, why it happens, and how it affects soil functions. You will also learn how soil sealing can be identified and explore common measures used to mitigate its negative impacts on soil.
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