Eurosoil 2012: » Symposium on Pedodiversity in space and time: concepts, measurements, applications”.

Puritita Propaganda, ¡Animaros!: The concept of pedodiversity, its measurement and application is increasing among soil scientists. Just as biologists and ecologists talkabout biodiversity, geologists on geodiversity, soil scientists talk about pedodiversity. Recently introduced, the concept of pedodiversity haspromoted a wide range of studies exploring methods of measurement and possible functional applications at different scales. Since theThematic Strategy for Soil Protection, a proposal for a framework Directive, consisting of a Communication from the Commission to the otherEuropean Institutions (COM(2006) 231), the spatial and temporal soil diversity should assume an important role in supporting qualitativelyand quantitatively a common base to develop an environmental strategy for soil protection and sustainable development among Europeancountries.The purpose of this symposium is to offer opportunity for sharing knowledge on pedodiversity concepts, methods for measurement andfunctional applications at different scales in space and in time. Dear Colleague, On behalf of the Programme Committee, we cordially invite you to submit abstracts to the session: «Pedodiversity in space and time: concepts, measurements, applications” (Topic Soil Genesis, Evolution and Classification, Session S2.3 – Eurosoil 2012 (Bari, Italy, 02 – 06 July 2012)).

Title: Pedodiversity in space and time: concepts, measurements, applications
Convener: Dazzi Carmelo – University of Palermo – Italy
Co-Conveners: Ibanez Juan Josè – Centro de Investigaciones sobre Desertificaciones – Spain
Lo Papa Giuseppe – University of Palermo – Italy

The deadline for the submission of abstracts is October 10, 2011.

The description of the Session can be found at:

http://www.eurosoil2012.eu/d/32/2.Soil_Genesis,_Evolution_and_Classification/

while information for abstract submission is available on the Congress website (http://www.eurosoil2012.eu) in the section “Call for Abstracts”.

As soon as possible we will check for the possibility to publish selected papers presented in this session on a special issue of a suitable journal.

We hope that we can stimulate your interest in Session S2.3, and we are looking forward to receive your contribution!

best regards,

the conveners: Carmelo Dazzi,   Juan José Ibañez,   Giuseppe Lo Papa

Prof. Carmelo Dazzi

President of the European Society for Soil Conservation – ESSC