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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
Using transcriptomics, researchers have found that the responses of roots to soil stress are both genetic and physical. Photo: IRRI Photos Attribution - Noncommercial - Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedIRRI Photos Attribution - Noncommercial - Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

How plant roots respond to soil stresses

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A research reveals how roots actively perceive the microenvironment and activate specific molecular responses. From the study, new prospects for more climate-resilient crops
In U.S. Sierra Nevada forests (photo), the combination of deadwood harvesting and thinning significantly reduces the risks of severe wildfire by lowering carbon emissions. Photo: Don Graham Attribution - Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 DeedPhoto: Don Graham Attribution - Share alike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

Ancestral practices reduce forest fire risk

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A study in the US unveils the potential of traditional methods of indigenous peoples: selective harvesting and thinning can prevent fires while reducing emissions
The event, organized by CREA, Re Soil Foundation and Trust-IT, is dedicated to the dissemination of basic knowledge on soil health, community involvement and the role of Living Labs. The meeting can also be attended online. Image: SOILL StartupSOILL Startup

Empowering Communities for Healthy Soil. On 11 June 2025 the event in Turin

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The city is hosting “Mission Soil Living Labs and Soil Literacy: Engaging Communities for Soil Health.” The event, organized by CREA, Re Soil Foundation and Trust-IT, can also be watched online
Citizen science can play a strategic role in soil monitoring. Photo: National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Public Domain DedicationNational Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Public Domain Dedication

Citizen science provides valuable help to soil monitoring

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Supported by Prepsoil's database, new research highlights the benefits of citizen science. The approach proves effective but common standards and validation technologies are needed
In the Caatinga area of Brazil, three years after the elimination of grazing, there are no significant improvements for the soil. Photo: Otávio Nogueira Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedPhoto: Otávio Nogueira Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Overgrazing halt not enough to restore soil in Brazil

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The study in the Caatinga region in Brazil: stopping grazing is not enough to restore soil health. Additional regenerative practices must be adopted to achieve results
The Prepsoil project was launched in 2022 to “support the implementation of the Soil Mission by creating awareness and knowledge". Image: PREPSOILImage: PREPSOIL

Brussels to host Prepsoil project final event

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The final event of the three-year initiative will be held on May 26. Dedicated to policymakers, researchers and professionals, the meeting will host four sessions focusing on key issues related to EU Mission Soil implementation
An experiment in Wales revealed how bioplastic mulches do not negatively impact soil organic matter content and have minimal effects on the bacterial community. Photo: F. Kesselring, FKuR Willich Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Germany CC BY-SA 3.0 DE DeedF. Kesselring, FKuR Willich Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Germany CC BY-SA 3.0 DE Deed

Biodegradable mulch sheets don’t reduce soil organic content

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According to a British study, the use of bioplastic biodegradable mulch sheets in agricultural soils increases yields and has no side effects in terms of carbon balance
In Antanarivo, Madagascar, soil extraction has been accompanied by the spread of terrace farming and resilient crops according to a study. Photo: Visiting Madagascar Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 DeedVisiting Madagascar Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-SA 2.0 Deed

From soil extraction new opportunities for agriculture

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The production of building materials through soil negatively impacts the landscape but also opens up new possibilities for the development of climate and flood resilient agriculture. A lesson from Madagascar
In the fields treated with three-year cropping cycle nitrogen leakage was reduced by 50 percent. Photo: Daniel Schwen Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed

A more diversified rotation can halve nitrogen leakage in crops

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Nitrogen leakage can be cut in half by applying a three-year crop rotation while soil health also benefits, an American research has found

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