About

LivingSoiLL emerged from the need to safeguard healthy soils for future generations and combat soil degradation.

Healthy soil is at the core of the European Green Deal and one of the main targets of the Mission Soil. A new paradigm in soil management focusing on monitoring, restoration, and protection is thus essential.

The project aims to tackle these challenges by establishing five Living Labs (LLs) across Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. These labs will focus on permanent crops such as vineyards, olive groves, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and apple orchards. LivingSoiLL encompass at least 50 experimental sites and 10 lighthouses, engaging over 2000 local actors.

Approach

LL will improve soil health and ecosystem services by co-creating, co-implementing, and co-testing digital solutions.

Their key objectives include:

  • Reducing erosion
  • Improving soil structure
  • Minimizing the impacts of intensive fertilizer and pesticide use
  • Increasing water storage
  • Enhancing soil biodiversity
  • Boosting overall soil resilience

Living Labs Overview

The project aims to establish Living Labs (LLs) in Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. These LLs will focus on permanent crops such as vineyards, olive groves, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and apple orchards.