Many countries have created soil maps to illustrate the variety of soil properties and support how soils can be used. Traditional soil mapping by field survey and interpretation has been the most recognised form of soil ...

Soil moisture (SM) is one of the key parameters in the engineering, agronomic, geological, ecological, biological and hydrological functions of soil. Its needed to support decision making in agriculture for irrigation ...

Urban areas worldwide are affected by the urban heat island (UHI) effect whereby towns and cities are warmer than their rural backgrounds, having a negative impact on human health and well-being, energy use, and ecology. ...

There is an increase in the consideration of ecosystem services (ES) within the planning, policy, and research sectors. The increase in sectors working with ES is leading to an increase in scale mismatches, where ecosystem ...

Water scarcity and the hazard of drought impacts millions of people worldwide, highlighting the need for robust water resource management. Forecasting of water resources (i.e., groundwater and streamflow) aids in the ...

Soil is one of the most precious resources on Earth because of its role in storing and recycling water and nutrients essential for life, providing a variety of ecosystem services. This vulnerable resource is at risk from ...