Harmonised Methodology for Soil Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring
Visual and Tactile Inspection during Soil Sampling
Consistent and reliable pan-European monitoring of forest soils' health is made easy by these comprehensive practical guidelines for the application of harmonised soil sampling, assessment and monitoring methods.
In addition, European and international climate policy objectives can be supported by using these methods to monitor European forest soils contribution to carbon sequestration and storage.
Soil monitoring, including forest soil monitoring, is a topic that has received increasing attention in recent times, particularly in the context of the 2025 EU Soil Monitoring Law.
A set of methodologies has been developed in the context of the HoliSoils project for the sampling, assessment and monitoring of forest soils, their properties and dynamics, including microbial activity, and biodiversity. This can be used by forest managers and implementers of restoration projects to improve soil conditions for the benefit of their assets’ productivity, long-term sustainability, biodiversity, and contribution to ecosystem services, not least climate change mitigation.
Application of these harmonised methodologies across European countries will ensure consistent reporting, comparable results and effective interventions for forest soil health and forests’ contribution to climate change mitigation.
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- Integrative Forest Management
- Monitoring & Projecting
- Funders & Investors
- Landowners & Practitioners
- Planners & Implementers
- Climate change mitigation
- Natural processes and ecosystem preservation
- Other protective and regulatory functions
- Restoration after direct human impact
- Restoration after natural disturbances
- Soil health
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