Soil function maps based on 1-scale soil estimation : 5.000

The soil function maps were prepared in accordance with the Saxon soil assessment instrument as of 05/2022. For the first time, all 754,000 soil estimation areas of the Free State of Saxony used for the assessment were subjected to a soil functional assessment. The evaluations on a scale of 1: 5,000 are based on the digitised soil estimation areas as of 12/2022. New levels of knowledge on soil estimation, e.g. by means of re-evaluations, are gradually incorporated into the assessments of soil functions. This information is published with updates. The soil function maps based on the soil estimation comprise five layers. These are: Natural soil fertility, particularly moist/wet soils, particularly dry soils, water storage capacity and compensating medium for material inputs.