Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment, Second Edition |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-5 |
Editors | M.J. Goss, M. Oliver |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | V3-37-V3-55 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128229743 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323951333 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Aug 2023 |
Abstract
Land under human influence, such as urban, industrial, traffic, mining, and military areas are characterized by a great diversity of soils with specific properties. Some are close to natural soils, but most are greatly modified or even deliberately constructed. These soils of highly anthropized areas render a wide range of ecosystem services, provided that their functions (e.g. carbon storage, habitat for biodiversity) are not altered or that restoration operations are carried out.
Keywords
- Anthropization
- Anthroposol
- Artifact
- Constructed soil
- Ecosystems services
- Functions
- Green wall
- Industrial
- Military areas
- Mining
- Restoration
- Sealing
- Technosol
- Traffic
- Urban