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Soil atlas of the northern circumpolar region What is soil? Where does soil come from? What is special about soil in the northern latitudes? How do our activities affect soil? What are the links between soil and climate change?

The first-ever Soil atlas of the northern circumpolar region uses striking maps, informative texts and stunning photographs to answer and explain these and other questions.

The atlas explains the origin and role of soil, and describes the different soil types that can be found in this environment and their relevance to global issues. It also discusses the possible impacts of climate change on soil and the relationship between soil and global climate.

Available only in English (EN)

2010 — 144 pp. — 30.1 × 42.4 cm ISBN 978-92-79-09770-6 Cat. No: LB-NA-23499-EN-C Price (excluding VAT): €25

European atlas of soil biodiversity This atlas functions as a comprehensive guide allowing non-specialists to access information about the unseen world of soil. The first part provides an overview of the below-ground environment, soil biota in general, the ecosystem functions that soil organisms perform, the important value soil has for human activities and relevance for global biogeochemical cycles. The second part is an encyclopaedia of soil biodiversity.

The atlas is an essential reference to the many and varied aspects of soil. Its overall goal is to convey the fundamental necessity to safeguard soil biodiversity in order to guarantee life on this planet.

Available only in English (EN)

2010 — 128 pp. — 30.1 × 42.4 cm ISBN 978-92-79-15806-3 Cat. No: LB-NA-24375-EN-C Price (excluding VAT): €25