Modelling and mapping urban soils

J.J. Stoorvogel*, I. van Manen, V.I. Vasenev

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Abstract

Urbanization is an important trend in global land cover change and seriously impacts the soil resources. However, there is no clear definition for urban areas. As a result estimates of urbanization and its effects on soil resources vary widely. Urbanization can be modelled in different ways with a specific focus on environmental conditions, temporal dynamics and spatial patterns. The processes underlying urbanization require a hybrid approach that combines the different methods. Similarly, the unique conditions of the urban environment require specific surveying techniques for the soil resources. The global debate on urbanization and its environmental impacts calls for a rapid standardization of definitions and methodologies to come with proper information on rates and impacts.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMegacities 2050: Environmental Consequences of Urbanization
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the VI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development
EditorsV.I. Vasenev, E. Dovletyarova, Z. Chen, R. Valentini
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages36-40
ISBN (Electronic)9783319705576
ISBN (Print)9783319705569
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventVI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development: Megacities 2050: Environmental Consequences of Urbanization - Moscow, Russian Federation
Duration: 12 Sept 201614 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameSpringer Geography
ISSN (Print)2194-315X
ISSN (Electronic)2194-3168

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposiumVI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development
Abbreviated titleICLASCSD 2016
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CityMoscow
Period12/09/1614/09/16

Keywords

  • Land cover modelling
  • Soil classification
  • Soil survey

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