Atlases

Raising awereness is the main aim of this series of soil atlases, which describes the differences in soil patterns in different parts of the world in an easily understandable language, combined with beautiful illustrations and diagrams. ESDAC has published six atlases between 2005 - 2023. They are the result of fruitful collaborations with researchers and institutes worldwide. Data coming from different countries and sources were processed to produce harmonised maps which indicate solutions for sustainable management of soils and provide the ground to build strong collaborations worldwide.

 

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    Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas - 2026
    Region: Global
    Description: The Atlas describes soil as habitat for the diversity of organisms that live under our feet. At the same time, it draws attention to the threats to soil biodiversity, such as invasive species, pollution, intensive land use practices or climate change. The Atlas provides current solutions for a...
    Language: EN
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    Soil Atlas of Asia - 2023
    Region: Asia
    Description: Asia has fertile land but fragile soils, often lacking essential nutrients and organic matter. Aridity and desertification affect much of the continent, and tropical rainforest soils depend on organic matter from natural vegetation. Deforestation disrupts this cycle and reduces soil productivity,...
    Language: EN
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    European Atlas of Soil Biodiversity - 2010
    Region: Europe
    Description: The visually stunning 128-page atlas uses photos, texts, and maps to showcase the diversity of soils across Europe. It serves as a comprehensive guide to soil biology, providing information for non-specialists. The first part covers the below ground environment, soil biota, ecosystem functions, and...
    Language: EN
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    Soil Atlas of Europe - 2005
    Region: Europe
    Description: The Soil Bureau Network (ESBN) has contributed to consolidating soil information from various European countries with different methodologies and scientific backgrounds into a single geographic information system (GIS), demonstrating that a harmonized approach is possible. This effort has resulted...
    Language: EN
    Keywords: Soil Maps
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    Soil Atlas of Latin America - 2014
    Region: Latin America
    Description: More than half of the 576 million hectares of arable land in Latin America are affected by degradation, particularly in South America and Mesoamerica. The main causes are change in land use, over-exploitation, climate change, and social inequality. The atlas presents strategies for soil...
    Language: EN
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    Soil Atlas of the Northern Circumpolar Region - 2008
    Region: Northern Circumpolar
    Description: The atlas is a result of a three-year collaborative project with partners from northern EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the USA, and Russia. It provides a detailed overview of circumpolar soil resources relevant to agriculture, forest management, water management, land use...
    Language: EN
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    Soil Atlas of Africa - 2014
    Region: Africa
    Description: Africa has a diverse range of soil types, with over 60% representing hot, arid, or immature soil assemblages. A further 20% are tropical or subtropical soils. The continent also has a considerable number of soil types associated with local soil-forming factors. Unlike other continents, Africa does...
    Language: EN, Fr, EPUB & Kindle