Study calls for conservation, land-use planning to include hidden soil biodiversity

Published 14:32 on July 28, 2026 / Last updated at 14:32 on July 28, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Biodiversity conservation needs to extend beyond forests and wildlife to include the soil microorganisms that underpin ecosystem health and carbon storage, according to a paper.
Biodiversity conservation needs to extend beyond forests and wildlife to include the soil microorganisms that underpin ecosystem health and carbon storage, according to a paper.


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