Actividad humana acelera la degradación del suelo

The Ecosystem Challenge: Soil Degradation

Understanding Soil and Its Importance

• The degradation of soils poses a significant ecosystem challenge, threatening the partial or total loss of essential services such as food production.

• Recent years have seen an acceleration in soil degradation, raising serious concerns about its impact on ecosystems and human life.

Urban Expansion and Its Consequences

• Rapid urban expansion is a major issue, encroaching upon preserved areas and agricultural lands, leading to detrimental effects on soil health.

• Lack of attention to organized urban development has resulted in soil sealing, which negates vital ecosystem services that support human existence.

Ecosystem Services Overview

• Ecosystem services are categorized into three types; provisioning services include material benefits humans derive from ecosystems like food, fibers, biofuels, water, and pharmaceuticals.