ISSG PLanning document
The purpose of this document, prepared by JRC (D3) and Eurostat (E4), is to:
• explain the underlying principles behind the LUCAS soil module,
• describe its subsequent development driven by the needs of policy, research, and MS,
• present a proposal to adapt, adjust and improve the LUCAS Soil methodology for the 2022 Survey,
• identify mechanisms for increased involvement with Member States.
Following discussion by the Inter-service Steering Group on Land Cover and Land Use (ISSG), and subsequently with representatives of Member States (e.g. EIONET-Soil, EJP Soil and EU Expert Group on Soil Protection), the document presents the following recommendations for the implementation of the 2022 survey:
• four sampling scenarios, reflecting different reporting units and thematic scopes
• to increase the sampling depth to 30 cm,
• to refine the sampling protocol and surveyor training for woodlands, especially for organic-rich soils,
• to simplify guidelines for the transport of soil biodiversity samples,
• to investigate the collection of soil samples during the spring and autumn, at least in the Mediterranean region,
• to maintain a single laboratory for sample analysis but reduce the timeframe for this stage,
• to assess the presence of gully erosion in all LUCAS field points,
• a timetable for 2018 and 2022 outputs
• a strategy for future LUCAS Surveys and possible integration with national soil monitoring initiatives.
JONES Arwyn;
FERNANDEZ UGALDE Oihane;
SCARPA Simone;
EISELT Beatrice;
2021-11-24
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC121253
978-92-76-21079-5 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 30331 EN,
OP KJ-NA-30331-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC121253,
10.2760/74624 (online),
