Grasslands are home to a wide variety of plant species and provide numerous ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration, support for pollinators and grazing for livestock. But they are also some of thh most threatened ecosystems due to human activities, including land use change and intensive agricultural practices. Photo: Cortez Rohr/USFWS Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal PDM 1.0 DeedCortez Rohr/USFWS Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal PDM 1.0 Deed

Study reveals how much nitrogen grasslands can tolerate

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According to researchers, applying more than 80 kg of nitrogen per hectare in a year would make grasslands “functionally poor, highly unstable and vulnerable to extreme weather events”
Quella a solchi profondi è considerata tipicamente come la forma di erosione del suolo più intensa. Foto: USFWS Mountain-Prairie Marchio di pubblico dominio 1.0 Universal PDM 1.0 Deed

How AI will ensure better prediction of erosion

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L'Università dell’Illinois, ha testato un sistema di apprendimento automatico che combina diversi modelli predittivi dell'erosione. Con risultati migliori rispetto a quelli ottenuti dai singoli algoritmi
According to the authors, more than 50 percent of mangrove forests undergo significant changes due to El Niño and La Niña phenomena. Photo: Katia Schulz Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedPhoto: Katia Schulz Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Climate oscillations are a constant threat to mangroves

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A study shows for the first time how temperature changes in the Pacific Ocean impact mangroves as they follow a specific pattern. In degraded areas, their ecosystem services are at risk
The SOILSCAPE project will continue until May 2028 with the goal of enhancing soil culture and soil protection efforts. Image: SOILSCAPE press kitThe SOILSCAPE project will continue until May 2028 with the goal of enhancing soil culture and soil protection efforts. Image: SOILSCAPE press kit

Soilscape open call provides 2 million for art-based project to increase soil literacy

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There is time until September 30 to apply for the Soilscape open call. The funding will be awarded to artistic and creative projects capable of spreading soil literacy and promoting land protection
In 50 years, wheat, corn and barley yields (photo) are 10, 4 and 13 percent lower than they would be under normal circumstances. Photo Dag Endresen Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedPhoto Dag Endresen Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Climate change has reduced grain yields by up to 13 percent in 50 years

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Warmer and dryer weather favors water stress thus impacting the productivity of wheat, corn and barley crops, a study from the Standford University has found. New investments and more accurate predictive models are needed for the future
The land where the Aravalli Green Wall will be built in India has long been subject to increasing desertification due to climate change and human activities. PHOTO: TeshTesh via Wikimedia Commons.TeshTesh via Wikimedia Commons.

Desertification, India will have its own “Green Wall” to fight it

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1,400 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, the Green Wall will cross 4 states of India along the Aravalli mountain range. The territory has long been subject to increasing desertification that damages agricultural activities and ecosystems
The Soil Data Cube integrates observations conducted on European soil in the 21st century Photo: Wolfgang Weiser Pexels free to useWolfgang Weiser Pexels free to use

Artificial intelligence predicts climate impact on European soil

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Soil Data Cube is presented as the most advanced European soil monitoring model ever. From 2026 it will help scientists and farmers check the health of soils affected by climate change
Organized by the TERRASAFE and MONALISA projects, the webinar is scheduled for June 17, on World Desertification Day. Image: TERRASAFE and MONALISAImage: TERRASAFE and MONALISA

A webinar to discover new solutions against desertification

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On the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, on June 17, experts from two European projects outline strategies to counter the problem and share their experiences
Soil monitoring is the focus of the workshop “Supporting Capacity Building in Soil Monitoring in Europe” organized by PREPSOIL. Four online sessions divided into two modules are scheduled on June 13 and June 20. Image: PREPSOILPREPSOIL

Prepsoil outlines the future of soil monitoring

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The first workshop dedicated to Soil Monitoring Law will be held on June 13. Topics on the agenda include innovation, indicators and key tools such as remote sensing and digital mapping
Mountain ash, the world's tallest flowering plant, which can reach nearly 100 meters in height, grows in the forests of Victoria. Photo: Rexness Attribution-Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 DeedMountain ash, the world's tallest flowering plant, which can reach nearly 100 meters in height, grows in the forests of Victoria. Photo: Rexness Attribution-Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

In Australia’s logged forests natural regeneration is not enough

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In southwestern forests, 19% of cleared areas have not experienced natural regeneration. Poor management practices and climate change are determinants

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