As above, so below: An introduction to soils, ecosystems and livelihoods in the Tropics
The tropics are as beautiful and diverse below-ground as they are above-ground. Learn how to use knowledge about the natural variability in soil properties for the sustainable management of ecosystems and farms.
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"As an outsider of the discipline, I couldn't find a better opportunity to both resume my basics and enrich them with more insights on soils in the Tropics. An important strength of the course was how it wonderfully linked knowledge on soil properties to the livelihoods of people inhabiting and/or using the landscape. This has put great emphasis on the importance of a constant 'knowledge cooperation' with local populations and on enhancing a responsible use of natural resources." - Previous learner