Table 2.
Soil challenge defined as the top priority by stakeholder in the various European Geographic Zones. (SOM = soil organic matter, GHG = greenhouse gases, I = improving, A = avoiding).
| Northern Europe | Western Europe | Central Europe | Southern Europe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOM & peat soil conservation (I) | 42% | 40% | 31% | 16% |
| Water storage capacity (I) | 14% | 8% | 13% | 39% |
| Soil sealing (A) | 6% | 3% | 17% | 18% |
| Nutrient retention or use efficiency (I) | 17% | 6% | 5% | 12% |
| Erosion (water/wind/tillage) (A) | 6% | 7% | 12% | 10% |
| Soil compaction (A) | 7% | 7% | 12% | 0% |
| Soil biodiversity (I) | 3% | 11% | 5% | 2% |
| GHG emissions (A) | 1% | 16% | 1% | 2% |
| Contamination (A) | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Disease suppression (I) | 0% | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Salinization and acidification (A) | 0% | 2% | 0% | 0% |