As Soil Scientists, we are gathering important and valuable knowledge about the chemical,
physical and biological processes in soil, and with the increasing effects of climate change …

Forest restoration mitigates climate change by removing CO 2 and storing C in terrestrial
ecosystems. However, incomplete information on C storage in restored tropical forests often …

Abstract The Brazilian drylands (Caatinga biome) are facing accelerated soil desertification
due to human activities (eg, overgrazing). However, restoration practices (eg, grazing …

Brazilian sugarcane plays a vital role in the production of both sugar and renewable energy.
However, land use change and long-term conventional sugarcane cultivation have …

Most of the soil quality assessment protocols are focused on crop production and
conservation management, while studies on vital soil functions, such as water recharge …

The production of olive trees in shallow soils in hillslopes requires adequate soil and water
conservation systems. In this context, soil use and management besides vegetation cover …

The crucial need to adopt integrated agricultural systems (IAS) as to resolve the challenges
threatening human and planetary health at all levels has created strong paradigm in the …

Soil quality study as an assessment tool can contribute to soil management and guide land
use decisions. We developed and evaluated soil quality indices (SQI) for land use systems …

Land use and management changes affect the composition and diversity of soil bacteria and
fungi, which in turn may alter soil health and the provision of key ecological functions, such …

Population growth has driven an increased demand for solid construction materials, leading
to higher amounts of construction and demolition waste (C&DW). Efficient strategies to …