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Finland has 100 000 - 200 000 hectares acid sulphate soils (AS-soils) under cultivation, especially in the area of Southern Ostrobothnia. Acidity and metal load originating from these soils has substantially deteriorated the condition of rivers, lakes and coastal water areas. In general, due to changes in catchment hydrology and soil processes, climate change is likely to increase environmental damages induced by land use. The most significant environmental risks are often related to the oxidation of the metal-rich sulphide layers and exceptionally high floods. In Finland and many other areas in the world AS-soils pose a similar kind of environmental problem. The objective of this EU Life+ project is to find tools for improving water protection in AS-soil areas. Goals Mapping and risk classification of AS-soils
Environmental impact assessment and risk scenarios
Mitigation methods and their adaptation to the changing climate conditions
Socio-economic impacts and participatory multicriteria analysis of adaptation tools
Dissemination of the best environmental practices in changing climate conditions
Impact of research CATERMASS produces literature, www-material, seminars, future workshops and demonstrations to be utilized by farmers, citizens, researchers and decision makers. Researcher in charge Vehanen Teppo, Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute
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Duration 2009 - 2011 Project phase: Completed
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