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BrusselsLayer 2: Biophysical characteristics
2.1. Soil type and composition
What kind of topsoil is present (e.g. clay or sand)? Ideally, the classification uses the International soil classification system, but data availability may vary. Shapefiles are the ideal format but may not always be available. In any case try to look for descriptive reports that describe the local soil characteristics. For those unfamiliar with soil types, the FAO Soils Portal is a fantastic reference to learn more.
Inventory
| Title | Type | Author(s) | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment and Territory | Dataset | Statistics and (BISA) Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis (BISA) | 2020 | Add image |
| Plots with potentially polluted or polluted soil in the Brussels-Capital Region | Dataset | Statistics and (BISA) Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis (BISA) | 2020 | Add image |
| Scientific Report #2 "The System Change Strategy" | Journal Article | Muynck et al. Simon De Muynck, Stephan Kampelmann , Francisco Dávila, Aurélien Amaz, Nicolas Scherrier, Laurent Dennemont, Olivier Bosteels et Laetitia Eudier. | 2018 | Add image |
| Soil Country Analysis | Report | Anna Rita Gentile et al. Anna Rita Gentile et al. | 2009 | Add image |
| Proportion of impermeable surfaces | Report | Monitoring des Quartiers Monitoring des Quartiers | 2006 | Add image |
| Map of Brussels' quaternary geological layer | Data visualisation | Schroyen et al. K. Schroyen, Ph. Buffel, J. Matthijs | 2003 | Add image |
| Soil map (1: 20,000) of Belgium | Map | Flanders Underground Database Flanders Underground Database | 1970 | Add image |