Access to soil degradation data
For soil degradation, we refer to several national-level and publicly available datasets. Please refer to the Assumptions & limitations page for more information about the datasets. Visit the hazard pages pluvial flood risk, drought, saline intrusion, soil erosion, and subsidence for datasets on these hazards.
Soil organic matter content at different depths
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Data owner |
Wageningen University & Research (hosted on bodemdata.nl) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows the soil organic matter content (in %) at different depths, as well as the associated uncertainty. The higher the value, the less certain the estimate of organic matter content. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2024 |
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Spatial resolution |
25x25 metres |
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Source documentation |
Soil ecological capital, unaffected by diffuse soil contamination
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Data owner |
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (hosted on Atlas Natural Capital) |
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Data repository |
Soil ecological capital, unaffected by diffuse soil contamination |
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Description |
This map shows the potentially affected fraction of the ecosystem resulting from diffuse soil contamination by the metals cadmium, copper, zinc and lead. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2015 |
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Spatial resolution |
1 x 1 kilometres |
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Source documentation |
Self-cleaning capacity in the topsoil
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Data owner |
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (hosted on Atlas Natural Capital) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows the self-cleaning capacity of the topsoil, based on a composite set of indicators. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2015 |
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Spatial resolution |
25 x 25 metres |
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Source documentation |
Natural supply of nutrients in the soil
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Data owner |
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (hosted on Atlas Natural Capital) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows a relative measure of the nutrient status in the top 20 centimetres of the soil. The capacity to supply nutrients is based on a combination of indicators and measured soil properties. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2015 |
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Spatial resolution |
25 x 25 metres |
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Source documentation |
Soil acidity levels
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Data owner |
Wageningen University & Research (hosted on bodemdata.nl) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows the pH (acidity) at different depths, as well as the associated uncertainty. The higher the value, the less certain the pH estimate. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2022 |
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Spatial resolution |
25x25 metres |
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Source documentation |
Risk of subsurface compaction
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Data owner |
Wageningen University & Research (hosted on the Climate Impact Atlas) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows the risk of subsoil compaction. Subsoil compaction decreases the infiltration capacity, permeability and moisture holding capacity of the soil. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2017 |
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Spatial resolution |
25x25 metres |
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Source documentation |
Not available |
Land cover
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Data owner |
Friedenau Society (hosted on the Climate Impact Atlas) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows how the ground is covered, distinguishing water, types of unpaved, semi-paved, paved, buildings, and bridges over water. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2025 |
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Spatial resolution |
25x25 centimetres |
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Source documentation |
Natural water regulation in the soil
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Data owner |
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (hosted on Atlas Natural Capital) |
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Data repository |
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Description |
This map shows the water regulation capacity in the topsoil, based on measurements using a composite set of indicators (soil indicators) and models. |
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Available time horizons |
Current situation |
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Available climate scenarios |
Not applicable |
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Year produced |
2015 |
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Spatial resolution |
25 x 25 metres |
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Source documentation |
