“Productive soil is the foundation of enduring agriculture without which there can be no prosperity or progress.”
Hugh Hammond Bennet
July 7 has been celebrated since 1963 as Soil Conservation Day, in memory of conservationist Hugh Hammond Bennet (April 15, 1881-July 7, 1960), a renowned scientist who dedicated his efforts to increasing land production through increased protection and working to raise awareness of the benefits of proper soil management and protection. He actively advocated increasing land production through greater protection and better management in order to combat drought and desertification.
Social awareness is essential to conserve and protect the soil,
The commemoration of this day is intended to raise awareness among the world’s population of the great importance of soil conservation for all living beings. Therefore, it is essential and vitally important that all inhabitants of the planet learn to care for and respect the environment in which we live.
It is very clear that numerous actions such as the uncontrolled felling of trees, uncontrolled and aggressive burning or the continued and excessive use of fertilizers and artificial fertilizers, can cause a high degree of erosion and thus an impoverishment of such a basic component for life as the soil.
The Regional Management of Environment and Climate Change of COCESNA-(GEREMAC) today reminds us of the Green Book, in its infographic of our environmental ideology, the importance of soil conservation.
“Soils must be recognized and valued for their productive capacities and for their contribution to food security and the maintenance maintenance of fundamental ecosystem services.”
“Soil is a fundamental component for forestry development, agriculture, ecological sustainability and for many essential ecosystem services.”