Soil Biodiversity: Meso and Macro Fauna
How does soil fauna contribute to soil health, and how can we better monitor and integrate it into biodiversity assessment frameworks?
This webinar will bring together res...
Event by Samuel Lara
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How does soil fauna contribute to soil health, and how can we better monitor and integrate it into biodiversity assessment frameworks?
This webinar will bring together researchers and experts from leading EU projects and institutions to explore the ecological role of soil meso- and macrofauna, alongside current advances and challenges in soil biodiversity monitoring.
From earthworms and springtails to larger soil invertebrates, these organisms play essential roles in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, soil structure formation, and ecosystem resilience. Yet monitoring and integrating soil fauna into soil health assessment frameworks remains a significant scientific and operational challenge.
Through perspectives ranging from ecology and monitoring methodologies to national monitoring systems and citizen science initiatives, the session will explore how soil fauna can contribute to more robust biodiversity assessment and soil health monitoring across Europe.
With contributions from: SOB4ES, BIOservicES, INRAE and SoilRise
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