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An overview of the relationship involved between climate, vegetation and soil in the Mediterranean Basin is presented. According to the criteria established by the legend of the Soil Map of the World (FAO-UNESCO, 1974 & 1988), the main characteristics of dominant soils in the area are analyzed. As well, soil problems associated to actual land uses or land uses changes are considered.
Low organic matter content is one of the common features of Mediterranean soils. Organic waste reuse through soil system for different land purposes seems to be the best way to improve soil organic matter contents. When organic wastes are composted these practices contribute to eliminate non polluted organic wastes with public health safety and environmental advantage.
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Felipó, M.T. (1996). Compost as a Source of Organic Matter in Mediterranean Soils. In: de Bertoldi, M., Sequi, P., Lemmes, B., Papi, T. (eds) The Science of Composting. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1569-5_38
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