The article contains sections titled:
1.
Definition
2.
Ecological and Political Aspects of Soil Protection
3.
Function and Utilization of Soil
3.1.
Soil Ecosystems
3.1.1.
Introduction
3.1.2.
Ecological Soil Functions
3.1.2.1.
Regulating Functions
3.1.2.2.
Habitat Function for Organisms in and upon the Soil
3.1.3.
Productive Function
3.1.3.1.
Agriculture
3.1.3.2.
Forestry
3.1.4.
Other Soil Functions
3.1.4.1.
Utilization of Wastes
3.1.4.2.
Raw Material Deposits
3.2.
Land Utilization and Soil Destruction (Statistics)
3.2.1.
Introduction
3.2.2.
Land Utilization
3.2.3.
Soil Destruction
3.2.4.
Forecast
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