Springer - Global Soil Security (Progress in Soil Science)

Understand the complex role of soil in our global ecosystem with Global Soil Security. Part of the Progress in Soil Science series by Springer, this book provides a framework for understanding how soil resources function and how they can be managed effectively. By introducing the concept of soil security through five distinct dimensions, this text offers a way to quantify soil resources through measuring, mapping, modeling, and managing. Readers will explore the Capability of soil to address global challenges, its Capital as a valuable resource, and its current Condition. Furthermore, the book examines Connectivity, looking at how people relate to the soil, and Codification, which focuses on the development of effective policy. This comprehensive approach makes it possible to assess how soil delivers essential ecosystem services. It is an essential resource for those studying soil science, environmental management, and agricultural policy.