International Soil Conservation Day
By Marisela Valero @lavalero
It is celebrated on July 7 since 1963 in memory of Dr. Hugh Hammond Bennett, American researcher who devoted himself to the study of production and soil care, to maintain the sustainable balance of the environment.
World Soil Conservation Day
It is a date to highlight the need to take proper care of the soil for the benefit of all. Commitment to the integrity of resources is essential to ensure their good condition and their contribution to the environmental balance in the future.
Environmental education for children to conserve the soil. Photo Pixabay
Soil conservation is the prevention of loss of the top most layer of the soil from erosion or prevention of reduced fertility caused by over usage, acidification, salinization or other chemical soil contamination.
Preserving the integral richness of the soil is vital. Pixabay
Soil conservation is a «combination» of practices used to protect the soil from degradation. First and foremost, soil conservation involves treating the soil as a living ecosystem, and recognizing that all the organisms that make the soil their home, play important roles in producing a fertile healthy environment. They are responsible for breaking down organic matter, releasing nutrients, and opening up spaces for the circulation of air and water.
It is everyone’s responsibility to conserve the soil. Photo Pixabay
Unfortunately, in many cases, and especially when talking about climate change, soil remains in the background, even though it is one of the most important resources for combating it. Like the oceans, soils can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate the impact of CO2 emissions on the planet.
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