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HideThe soil-physical complex and soil functions
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Soils play a central role in the functioning of our ecosystems and the well-being of humankind. Soils are not only the basis for the production of food and other raw materials, but also fulfil functions such as water storage and filtration, nutrient cycling, carbon storage and are the habitat for an overwhelming biological diversity. These functions result from complex interactions between small-scale biological, physical and chemical processes. If we want to predict the impact of soil management and climate change on soil functions to support sustainable development, the necessary modelling must be based on a deep understanding of the underlying processes. This presentation will discuss how small-scale processes can be represented in a systemic soil model that considers soil functions and their dynamics at the landscape scale.
Time:
16 May 2024, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Place:
WSL Birmensdorf, lecture theatre, and Zoom webinar
Speaker:
Prof. Dr Hans-Jörg Vogel
Moderation:
Jörg Luster
Language:
English
