Through a collaboration with the OpenGeoHub Foundation, we have designed a soil health monitoring network for the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country. The sampling design follows a stratified random approach, in line with the proposed EU directive on soil monitoring and resilience. Using various covariates related to climate, soil, and landscape, we identified nine soil units and selected 400 sampling points. Field sampling will begin in 2025, focusing on a comprehensive set of physical, chemical, and biological soil properties. Establishing such a network is essential for assessing the state of soil health across the region, enabling informed management and policy decisions to support sustainable land use. We welcome collaborations—if you are interested in taking a subsample or measuring additional soil-related properties, please get in touch!
