Uncovered soils are exposed unprotected to the energy of water during heavy and prolonged rainfall. The water transports the soil irretrievably downhill. As a result, fertile soil is lost, and therefore the yielding capacity on arable land. In addition, the eroded material and the absorbed nutrients and pollutants can pollute neighboring water bodies. read more
Humus
Climate | Energy
FW-R-5: Humus reserves in forest soils
2019 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change read more
