project - Research and innovation
SOILPRO Monitoring For Soil Protection
SOILPRO Monitoring For Soil Protection
Objectives
The SOILPRO project has the overall objective of halting soil degradation in EU Member States in line with the Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection. It will do this by encouraging co-operation between local authorities and research institutes within a transnational environment, as this can promote the development of spatial methodologies for monitoring and managing soil degradation.
Objectives
The SOILPRO project has the overall objective of halting soil degradation in EU Member States in line with the Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection. It will do this by encouraging co-operation between local authorities and research institutes within a transnational environment, as this can promote the development of spatial methodologies for monitoring and managing soil degradation.
Activities
The main objective of the project will be achieved by: Developing a web-based application tool supporting local and regional authorities and Member States in monitoring soil qualities and planning measures to combat soil degradation; The application of the Soil Monitoring Software in two EU Regions: Sicily and Peloponnese; Demonstrating a soil monitoring system to potential users in local and regional authorities and other stakeholders; Building the capacity of stakeholders in soil monitoring and protection; Showing examples of soil protection actions in risk areas identified by the use of a soil monitoring system; Improving the effectiveness of soil protection measures; and Raising public awareness on soil degradation.
Activities
The main objective of the project will be achieved by: Developing a web-based application tool supporting local and regional authorities and Member States in monitoring soil qualities and planning measures to combat soil degradation; The application of the Soil Monitoring Software in two EU Regions: Sicily and Peloponnese; Demonstrating a soil monitoring system to potential users in local and regional authorities and other stakeholders; Building the capacity of stakeholders in soil monitoring and protection; Showing examples of soil protection actions in risk areas identified by the use of a soil monitoring system; Improving the effectiveness of soil protection measures; and Raising public awareness on soil degradation.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Other EU research and development funds
- Agricultural sectors
- Crops (generic)
EUR 1 450 192.00
Total budget
Total contributions including EU funding.
Contacts
Project coordinator
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Project partners
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CRA-ABP Research centre for agrobiology and pedology
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EKPA Department of Geology and Geoenvironment
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HELLENIC REPUBLIC REGION OF PELOPONNESE
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REGIONE SICILIANA
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