Soil is a non-renewable resource. Its preservation is essential for food security and our sustainable future
Soil is a finite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not
recoverable within a human lifespan. As a core component of land
resources, agricultural development and ecological sustainability, it is
the basis for food, feed, fuel and fibre production and for many
critical ecosystem services. It is therefore a highly valuable natural
resource, yet it is often overlooked. The natural area of productive
soils is limited – it is under increasing pressure of intensification
and competing uses for cropping, forestry, pasture / rangeland and
urbanization, and to satisfy demands of the growing population for food
and energy production and raw materials extraction. Soils need to be
recognized and valued for their productive capacities as well as their
contribution to food security and the maintenance of key ecosystem
services.
Related links http://www.fao.org/soils-2015/en/;
Date: 03/03/2015
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