Healthy Soil—Condition for Sustainability and Development of the Argo- and Sociospheres (Problem-Analytical Review)
М. С. Соколов, А. М. Семенов, Yu. Ya. Spiridonov, E. Yu. Toropova, А. П. Глинушкин
Abstract
The characteristics of a healthy soil ecosystem and the health soil requirements for the agro- and sociospheres are considered. Soil health indicators are discussed, including scientific and actual criteria and parameters. The indicators of soil quality and their integrating characteristics of soil health, proposed to guide land users, soil ecologists and soil appraisal specialists, are analyzed.
Topics & Concepts
Soil healthSoil qualitySustainabilityEnvironmental resource managementEcosystemQuality (philosophy)BiologyEnvironmental planningSoil scienceEnvironmental scienceEcologySoil organic matterSoil waterEpistemologyPhilosophyAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact