Ecological capital of the uncovered, intact soil (percentage)

What do you see: The relatively undisturbed and unexcavated soil, which can therefore function well ecologically.

What is the value: Only uncovered soil can function ecologically. The degree of excavation also affects the ecological functioning and therefore many ecosystem services Open soil represents a large part of the natural capital of the top layer of soil in the Netherlands.

Important for: Soil management in the built environment, infrastructure and greenhouse horticulture, where the disturbance is relatively high.