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Database

The goal of the RAMSOIL project is to assess the options for harmonization of different risk assessment methodologies that are in use (or in development) to characterize degradation processes in member states of the European Union. In order to be able to identify the harmonization options, a survey of available methodologies have been undertaken. The survey is done through questionnaires by member states and by degradation types (erosion, compaction, salinization, decline of organic matter, landslides).

The RAMSOIL database is stored in Excel. Each worksheet is one threat. In the first worksheet the structure of the database is explained. The database is protected and can not be changed. For questions please contact the database manager Gerben Bakker (gerben.bakker@wur.nl).
Download the RAMSOIL database.


Final Project Report

This report which presents the results of the RAMSOIL project is published. The general objective of the RAMSOIL project was to provide scientific guidelines on possibilities for EU wide parameter harmonization based on detailed information on current risk assessment methodologies of soil threats encountered within EU Member States. In RAMSOIL current risk assessments methodologies used in the EU are collected and evaluated. The results are summarized in this book. Currently, there are various risk assessment methodologies (RAMs) and the question has risen to what extent these RAMs yield similar outcome and, if not, whether the outcome can be harmonized, i.e. whether the results of the various RAMs can be made compatible or comparable. In this study i) the current status of RAMs for erosion, soil organic matter decline, compaction, and salinization in the European Union (EU27) is reviewed, and ii) the need and the options for harmonization are assessed. The need for harmonization was defined as the likelihood of achieving different outcomes when using different RAMs, whereas the options for harmonization refer to the efforts that are required to harmonize soil RAMs.
Download the Report: Risk Assessment Methodologies of Soil Threats in Europe


Project Reports WP1

Project Reports WP2

Project Reports WP4

Final Meeting Presentations (26/01/2009)

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