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Rapid urban development🏙 and industrialisation🏭 fragments the landscape into a mosaic of urban areas, road infrastructure, and plots of agricultural land. How does this fragmentation affect soil health?🌱 Learn about the impact of fragmentation on soil health and how the BENCHMARKS project is addressing this issue in our latest blog post. 🔗tinyurl.com/36vxr3ne   #UrbanSoils #SoilHealth #Fragmentation #BENCHMARKS

These last weeks, we shared multiple videos showcasing Urban Soils, and we've compiled them all in our blog! 🌆🌱 Take your time to watch them and let us know in the comments what you think of this series. We'd love to hear your thoughts! 📺✨ #benchmarks #soilhealthbenchmarks #urbansoils 

It's a fact: your home is worth more when you have an appealing landscape. Parjana Engineering specializes in removing standing water, subsequently improving soil health; both of which are good for your lawn and property value! #parjanaengineering #floodprevention #stormwatermanagement #groundwaterrecharge

Before the earthwork even ensues, many of our projects must first begin with the clearing of the land that is to be worked. One of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly ways to clear an area of trees, underbrush, and other vegetation is the method of mulching. Mulching effectively grinds selected vegetation up without damaging surrounding areas. The layer of mulched vegetation that is left then improves soil structure and fertility as it decomposes and enriches the soil with nutrients. For more details on mulching and its benefits, visit the Services tab of our website! https://lnkd.in/eEnpMYe (Pictured here is an area that we mulched in preparation for the construction of a pad site.) #cenizoservices #mulching #clearing

🌍 Understanding the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) 🌱 Soil erosion is a critical environmental issue that affects agricultural productivity, water quality, and ecosystem health. The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) is a key tool used by scientists and land managers to estimate soil erosion and develop strategies for soil conservation. Key Factors of USLE: Rainfall and Runoff (R): The impact of raindrop impact and surface runoff. Soil Erodibility (K): The susceptibility of soil particles to erosion. Slope Length and Steepness (LS): The influence of topography on erosion. Crop and Vegetation Cover (C): The protective effect of plant cover. Conservation Practices (P): The effectiveness of soil conservation measures. By understanding and applying USLE, we can better manage our natural resources and ensure sustainable land use practices. 🌱 Let's work together to protect our soil! 🌍 #USLE #Arcgis #Qgis

🌱 We have come to the end of these interviews with Prof. Fabio Terribile and Dr. Christophe Schwartz about urban soil, and they wanted to make us think about the underrated value of urban soils! What do you think about it? 🏙️🌍🔍 #BENCHMARKS #urbansoils #SoilHealthBenchmarks

Cities are starting to think of trees as infrastructure, #naturalinfrastructure that is! Natural Assets Initiative (NAI)

Today, on our #Urbansoilseries 🌆 we have Professor Fabio Terribile from  Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche  and Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II talking about the problems that come up when we try separate rural from urban soil 🌱 Stay tuned next week for another episode about Urban Soils 🔎 #soilhealthbenchmarks #soil #urbanstyle #urbansoil #learning #BENCHMARKS

To improve our knowledge of restoration and compare the success or failure of different restoration initiatives, it is necessary to harmonize the indicators used to evaluate them https://lnkd.in/e3jArtcU

"Exploring the diverse soil types of Australia through GIS/ArcGIS! This map highlights the unique soil characteristics across the continent, providing valuable insights for sustainable land management, agriculture, and environmental conservation. #GIS #ArcGIS #SoilScience #Sustainability #LandManagement #Australia" Soil Types & Landforms Ag, Ah, Ao, Be, Bf, Bh, Fp, Fr, Fx, Gh, Hh, Hi, I, Kh, Kk, La, Lc, Lf, Lk, Lo: Various soil types from tropical to temperate climates, including rich, fertile soils (like Cambisols, Ferralsols, and Luvisols) and poorly drained or acidic soils (like Podzols and Histosols). Nd (No Data): Areas with missing soil data. Rc, Rd, Re: Fertile or low-fertility soils found in arid or humid regions (Regosols). So, Vc, Vp: Sodium-rich or clay-heavy soils, found in dry or tropical regions (Solonetz, Vertisols). We, Wh, Wr, Ws: Xerosols and Planosols in dry climates with varying clay content or calcium deposits. Zo (Solonchaks): Saline soils found in arid areas. Landforms Water bodies (WA): Lakes and rivers. Glaciers (GL): Ice-covered areas. Salt flats (ST): Areas with salt deposits. No Data (ND): Areas with no available data.