… in the forest is desirable with a view to enhancing biodiversity and increasing soil humidity in the forest. Deadwood provides essential habitats for fungi, insects … regions with fairly open stands of pine forest – which are widespread on the sandy soils of Brandenburg or Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – will cause smaller volumes …

… the effort faces challenges. For one, there must be enough water available to keep soils wet enough. Buildings or roads which cross peatland soils can impair or prevent rewetting. In addition, the majority of peatlands are …

… base available to agricultural businesses. With the establishment of Federal soil information systems and the enhancement of agricultural meteorological advisory … change, coping with numerous problems in respect of water, the protection of the soil and soil quality, and not least for strengthening biodiversity. Likewise, the funding of …

… achieve good environmental status throughout Germany. Protection targets for water, soil, air, ecosystems and human health must be reviewed, and the permissible upper … achieve good environmental status throughout Germany. Protection targets for water, soil, air, ecosystems and human health must be reviewed, and the permissible upper …

… contribute to providing clean water, fresh air, a pleasant climate and fertile soils for the cultivation of crops to produce healthy food. Another useful function … programme ‘Natural Climate Protection’ (ANK). Woodlands and alluvial meadows, soils and peatlands, seas and water bodies, near-natural green spaces in urban and …

… chemicals and faeces. Above and below the earth’s surface, standing water or high soil humidity can cause typical floodwater damage to the fabric of buildings, such … hours. Owing to humid weather conditions having prevailed in the preceding weeks, soils were unable to absorb much rain; moreover the existing geological …

… others, just transition and environmental justice, pollution of air, water and soil as well as opportunities and risks for the environment posed by digitalization. …

… buildings No substances should escape from building products that could endanger soil and groundwater. Source: Kara / Fotolia.com NonHazCity 3 is a European project …

… trees are relevant; biogenic nitrogen oxides emanate mostly from over-fertilised soils. The emissions from precursor substances have decreased since 1995; this has … trees are relevant; biogenic nitrogen oxides emanate mostly from over-fertilised soils. The emissions from precursor substances have decreased since 1995; this has …

… to remember that decisions to minimise tillage – in the interest of better soil protection and increased humus production – can result in increased weed growth … to remember that decisions to minimise tillage – in the interest of better soil protection and increased humus production – can result in increased weed growth …

… likewise benefits from high temperatures. It overwinters in beetle form in loose soil layers at woodland edges or in hedges, thus enabling it to start its ‘season’ … likewise benefits from high temperatures. It overwinters in beetle form in loose soil layers at woodland edges or in hedges, thus enabling it to start its ‘season’ …

… of flood events. The increasing sealing of surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) and soil compaction in catchment areas, as well as barriers to natural flood plains and … of flood events. The increasing sealing of surfaces (cf. Indicator RO-R-5 ) and soil compaction in catchment areas, as well as barriers to natural flood plains and …