Soils and Health – Historical and Modern Perspectives.

The health of humans and animals are closely linked with land use decisions and environmental consequences. For example, soil degradation (erosion, salinity) is firmly linked with the collapses of civilizations and the current starvation and malnutrition of millions of people.  Although not widely discussed, environmental consequences from spills, pipeline installations, and economic development can decrease the mental health of farming families and environmental stewards. This talk will explore how soil science fits within the concepts of ‘One Health’ and ‘Ecohealth’ and will provide current examples of these linkages.