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European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC)

Jul 25, 2023
Dataset extended description

The European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC) is the thematic centre for soil related data in Europe. Its ambition is to be the single reference point for and to host all relevant soil data and information at European level. It contains a number of resources that are organized and presented in various ways: datasets, services/applications, maps, documents, events, projects and external links. We hope you can find your way in this site. When in doubt or for any question, you may contact 21em

Dataset last access
Dataset JRC path
soil/esdac/data/atlas/kmz
Dataset category
Dataset format
kmz
Dataset availability
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Dataset use limitations

See documents attached and in « doc «  subdirectory

Dataset temporal frequency
none
Dataset spatial extent
Dataset region of interest
Dataset JRC contact
cesar.carmona-moreno@ec.europa.eu
Dataset files
AttachmentSize
AFRICA2.zip(7.95 MB)7.95 MB
Dataset credits

Dewitte, O., Jones, A., Spaargaren, O., Breuning-Madsen, H., Brossard, M., Dampha, A., Deckers, J., Gallali, T., Hallett, S., Jones, R., Kilasara, M., Le Roux, P., Michéli, E., Montanarella, L., Thiombiano, L., Van Ranst, E., Yemefack, M., Zougmore, R., 2013. Harmonisation of the soil map of Africa at the continental scale. Geoderma, 211-212, 138-153
Spaargaren O, Schad P, Micheli E (2010): Guidelines for constructing small-scale map legends using the WRB. FAO, Rome.


When making reference to the ESDAC

Panagos P., Van Liedekerke M., Jones A., Montanarella L., “European Soil Data Centre: Response to European policy support and public data requirements”; (2012) Land Use Policy, 29 (2), pp. 329-338. doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2011.07.003
European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC), esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu, European Commission, Joint Research Centre

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