soil monitoring

Soil | Land

Soil observation and assessment

Gathering soil samples in the forest.

In order for soil to be reliably protected, its status must be monitored continuously over extended periods. Soil data allows for the early detection of soil status and function related changes and damage, which in turn form the basis for elaboration of the necessary measures. Following is a list of the main federal projects and instruments in this regard. read more

The Umweltbundesamt

For our environment