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ISO/TS 18718:2026
Soil functions and related ecosystem services — Definitions, descriptions and conceptual framework
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ISO/TS 18718:2026
Edition 1
2026-01
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ISO/TS 18718:2026

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Abstract

This document provides definitions, descriptions and a framework for the assessment of ecological soil functions and of related ecosystem services, based on a review of existing documents. It describes the main characteristics of key ecological soil functions and how they relate to soil characteristics and to ecosystem services.

This document does not cover non-ecological soil functions, e.g. the support of infrastructures and archives, the provision of raw material.

General information

  • Status
     : Published
    Publication date
     : 2026-01
    Stage
    : International Standard published [60.60]
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 12
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 190
    ICS :
    13.080.01 
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Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals

2
Zero Hunger
3
Good Health and Well-being
4
Quality Education
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
15
Life on Land

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