This module aims to introduce you to concepts relating to soil health, particularly the processes and management considerations relating to maintaining soil health and avoiding soil erosion and damage. It will also introduce you to the wider importance of soils for ecosystem functionality with a focus on the key aspect of the soil microbiome.

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