Scotland's soil resource - current state and threats
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Reviews the importance of soils in Scotland and the threats which they face. Covers: loss of soil organic matter; climate change; loss of soil biodiversity; structural degradation and compaction; soil erosion; soil contamination; loss of soil to development and mineral extraction; threat to soil as a cultural resource; and salinisation.
History
This document has been archived by its original publisher.
ISBN
9780755962501
Subjects
- Environmental planning/land
- Soil
- Planning and development
Publisher History
Since the change of administration in May 2007, most SEERAD functions are being continued under the new Scottish Executive Environment Directorate.
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