FAO launches new tools to stimulate soil re-carbonation
The two tools stimulate sustainable soil management at different levels and contexts
Latest in Tag: soil Highlight
Latest in Tag: soil
Analysing DNA in soil could be an effective way of tracking animals
Another advantage of eDNA is the possibility of distinguishing species that look similar. For example, the researchers found the DNA of the Norway rat in soil samples, confirming the presence of this species in the area for the first time. Previous camera surveys could not tell the difference between Norway and black rats.
Could soil save our climate?
Soil is second only to the ocean in the service it provides as a CO2 store. When in the ground, carbon enriches the soil and is good for the climate, but misuse of land has already led to the loss of large stores.
