Change in soil quality of affected soils

Type (see Help & Glossary diagram)

State

Units

%

Example Target

Site-specific

Example approach

Estimate using informal sampling or visual assessment

Example methods/guidance/data sources/references

Internal records

Notes

This measure may be derived from condition accounts (see Ecosystem assets). Relevant soil quality variables may include any of the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of soils that enable soils to provide ecosystem services. Impacts on soil quality may also be measured indirectly, e.g. by using % bare ground or % productive land with retained stubble as a proxy for exposure of soils to erosion and/or loss of nutrients.

Type (see Help & Glossary diagram)

State

Units

%

Example Target

Site-specific

Example approach

Estimate using national/state/territory map data plus informal sampling or visual assessment

Example methods/guidance/data sources/references
Notes

This measure may be derived from condition accounts (see Ecosystem assets). Relevant soil quality variables may include any of the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of soils that enable soils to provide ecosystem services. Impacts on soil quality may also be measured indirectly, e.g. by using % bare ground or % productive land with retained stubble as a proxy for exposure of soils to erosion and/or loss of nutrients.

Type (see Help & Glossary diagram)

State

Units

%

Example Target

Site-specific

Example approach

Measure using site-specific remote and/or in-field sensing inputs and/or lab testing

Example methods/guidance/data sources/references

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Notes

This measure may be derived from condition accounts (see Ecosystem assets). Relevant soil quality variables may include any of the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of soils that enable soils to provide ecosystem services. Impacts on soil quality may also be measured indirectly, e.g. by using % bare ground or % productive land with retained stubble as a proxy for exposure of soils to erosion and/or loss of nutrients.

Last updated: 21st September 2023