Add to ORKGIn the Netherlands soil biological measurements are undertaken in a nationwide monitoring programme. The measurements are combined in the Biological Indicator of Soil Quality (BISQ). About 300 locations were selected in a random stratified design comprising stringent combinations of land use and soil type. All locations were sampled in a six-year cycle. In this contribution we describe the monitoring network and the BISQ and present average values for biomass, abundances and taxonomic diversity of various soil dwelling organisms derived from 10 years of measurements. We further highlight some results and discuss the possibilities in soil and land management policy frameworks for improving sustainable land managemen
Environmental policy shows a growing interest in instruments to measure and predict the quality of e...
<p>Soils provide many ecosystem services that are ultimately dependent on the local diversity and be...
Soils provide many ecosystem services that are ultimately dependent on the local diversity and below...
In the Netherlands soil biological measurements are undertaken in a nationwide monitoring programme....
Description of the subject. Soil organisms and their activities are essential for soil ecosystem fun...
Soil organisms and their activities are essential for soil ecosystem functioning and they can thus b...
The selection of biological indicators for monitoring progress towards policy goals for soil quality...
The selection of biological indicators for monitoring progress towards policy goals for soil quality...
International audienceSoil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are ...
International audienceSoil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are ...
Soil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are increasing pressures o...
Soil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are increasing pressures o...
Soil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are increasing pressures o...
The project Biological Indicator for Soil Quality (BISQ) has its roots in the Convention on Biologic...
Environmental policy shows a growing interest in instruments to measure and predict the quality of e...
Environmental policy shows a growing interest in instruments to measure and predict the quality of e...
<p>Soils provide many ecosystem services that are ultimately dependent on the local diversity and be...
Soils provide many ecosystem services that are ultimately dependent on the local diversity and below...
In the Netherlands soil biological measurements are undertaken in a nationwide monitoring programme....
Description of the subject. Soil organisms and their activities are essential for soil ecosystem fun...
Soil organisms and their activities are essential for soil ecosystem functioning and they can thus b...
The selection of biological indicators for monitoring progress towards policy goals for soil quality...
The selection of biological indicators for monitoring progress towards policy goals for soil quality...
International audienceSoil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are ...
International audienceSoil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are ...
Soil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are increasing pressures o...
Soil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are increasing pressures o...
Soil biota are essential for many soil processes and functions, yet there are increasing pressures o...
The project Biological Indicator for Soil Quality (BISQ) has its roots in the Convention on Biologic...
Environmental policy shows a growing interest in instruments to measure and predict the quality of e...
Environmental policy shows a growing interest in instruments to measure and predict the quality of e...
<p>Soils provide many ecosystem services that are ultimately dependent on the local diversity and be...
Soils provide many ecosystem services that are ultimately dependent on the local diversity and below...