Abstract:Discussions on soil policies are framed by the Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection (COM (2006)231 final), launched by the European Commission (EC) in 2006. Eight main threats to soil were recognised within the EU. A proposal for a Soil Framework Directive (SFD) (COM (2006)232 final) was finally withdrawn in May 2014. The concept of Functional Land Management (FLM) has been developed as a utilitarian framework that specifically tries to optimise the delivery of five soil functions delivered through agricultu… Show more
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