It is a reality that many civilizations have been affected after exhausting their soils; this has sometimes made them disappear or have even forced them to move. The shocking thing is that at this point we can no longer compare ourselves with the civilizations of years ago; At present we have grown too much and we have overexploited resources, the option is no longer to move somewhere else.

Soil is vital for survival as it is the basis for food production. Despite what many believe, soil is a limited resource; This is because the constant exploitation of the soil depletes the nutrients and makes them stop being fertile.

But overexploitation is not the only problem that damages soils, there is also the issue of excessive pollution and therefore climate change that affects floods and droughts that also affect the survival of plants and damage the structure of the soil.

What are the 4 functions of a plant?

Among the functions of plants is to provide protection and nurture the species that inhabit the soil. But this is a cycle, since these species in turn provide nutrients and keep their environment healthy. This is very important since 95% of our food comes from the soil, in addition to the fact that it contains a quarter of the biodiversity that inhabits the world.

Taking the above into account, the key is to keep the soils alive! What can I do to contribute?

3.Use the first layer of soil to sow, do not dig.
To achieve this technique, materials must be placed on the top layer of the soil, in this way the soil is not disturbed.

4.Use fiber or bark on growing plants.
Spread a layer of fiber or bark around the base of growing plants, this prevents the soil from being exposed and helps preserve nutrients.

5.Avoid the accumulation of water.
Use pots with holes in the base and in gardens or larger grounds dig channels to prevent water from accumulating in one place.

6.Plant endemic plants.
Find out which species are native to the region, they are resistant, they are strong to the climate, use less nutrients and wear the soil less than other species that are not native to the region.