Land is now considered to be a finite resource under
significant threat from farming, industry and development. Land is key in all water processes. The basis of land is of course soil which
provides us with our food, fodder for livestock, fuel, fibre, building
materials, and much more. It is key to
all ecosystem services including the hydrological cycle, water availability, aquifer recharge and catchment management. Soil also harbours a significant portion of global biodiversity and is a
key component in the carbon cycle and the storage and sequestration of carbon
dioxide. World soil day has been celebrated each year since 2002 to raise
awareness and to support action to protect and enhance soil quality. The FAO are now the key organizers of events
all around the world to celebrate World Soil Day.
Here is a message from FAO
Land & Water Division Director, Moujahed Achouri
For more information about FAO World Soil Day contact Professor Nick Gray (nfgray@tcd.ie)
