Urban Soil Dynamics: The Relationship Between Soil Health and Urbanization
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https://doi.org/10.36777/jag2024.3.2.6Keywords:
urban soil, humification, carbon sequestration, sustainable agriculture, healthAbstract
Urbanisation, combined with unsustainable agricultural practices, climate change, and pollution, poses significant threats to soil health, resulting in soil degradation with far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and human well-being. This article examines these challenges, with particular emphasis on the impacts of urbanisation on soil health through the degradation of soil quality and its capacity to support life. The study explores soil humification dynamics, the potential of urban soils for carbon storage, and their implications for food production and public health. Through a comprehensive analysis incorporating geographical perspectives on soil-related issues, the article highlights innovative management strategies for improving the productivity and sustainability of urban soils. It emphasises the urgent need to integrate soil science into environmental and urban planning to mitigate these impacts and promote a more sustainable future.
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