Our mission

The European Society for Soil Conservation was founded on 4^th November 1988 to promote soundly based policies of soil conservation in its broadest sense throughout the countries of Europe.

The ESSC pursues its aims by:

·         supporting research on soil degradation, soil erosion, and soil conservation.

·         providing a network for the exchange of knowledge about soil degradation processes and soil conservation research and practices.

·         producing publications about major questions of soil conservation.

·         Consulting administration and policy makers on soil conservation issues.