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. Tavoitteet 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
Vaikuttavuus CATERMASS produces literature, www-material, seminars, future workshops and demonstrations to be utilized by farmers, citizens, researchers and decision makers. Vastaava tutkija Vehanen Teppo, Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute Yhteystiedot
Hankkeen kesto 2009 - 2011 Hankkeen vaihe: päättynyt
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