Earthworms and potworms in Dutch soils from the National Biological Soil Monitoring project 1997-2014
Citation
Schouten T, Rutgers M, Keidel H, de Goede R, Creuwels J (2024). Earthworms and potworms in Dutch soils from the National Biological Soil Monitoring project 1997-2014. Version 1.30. National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). Sampling event dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/fsxvp7 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-08-20.Description
In the Netherlands, soil biological measurements were carried out in a nationwide monitoring program between 1997 and 2014. The purpose was to complement the obligations of the Biodiversity treaty of Rio de Janeiro (1992), by measuring soil biodiversity in a functional context. In total circa 450 locations were selected in a random stratified design, comprising 12 dominant combinations of land use and soil type. In The Netherlands 60 to 70% of the soils are in agricultural use, which is reflected in the distribution of the data. The 12 categories were sampled in a six-year cycle. Only 2 cycles could be completed entirely. The monitoring network was designed to give a cross-section through the soil ecosystem, from microbes to earthworms. Moreover, soil physical and chemical characteristics were measured. The sampling strategy was unorthodox, because the entire farm area was considered to be the unit of sampling.
In this dataset the average values out of six subsamples is given per square metre for: abundances, taxonomic diversity and biomass of earthworms (Lumbricidae) and potworms (Enchytraeidae). Eatrhworms were counted in 6 soil blocks of 20x20x20 cm. Potworms in 6 soil cores, 15 cm deep and 6 cm in diameter. In addition to the national monitoring program, data are available from (smaller) experimental fields. A general description of the monitoring program and methods is pubished in Rutgers et al. 2009 (European Journal of Soil Science, 60, 820-832. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2389.2009.01163.x)
Taxonomic Coverages
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Lumbricidaecommon name: earthworms rank: family
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Enchytraeidaecommon name: potworms rank: family
Geographic Coverages
Bibliographic Citations
- M. Rutgers, A. J. Schouten, J. Bloem, N. Van Eekeren, R. G. M. De Goede, G. A. J. M. Jagers op Akkerhuis, A. Van der Wal, C. Mulder, L. Brussaard, A. M. Breure (2009) Biological measurements in a nationwide soil monitoring network. European Journal of Soil Science 60 (5): 820-832. - https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2389.2009.01163.x
Contacts
Ton Schoutenoriginator
position: Senior Scientist Soil Ecology
National Institute for Public health and the Environment (RIVM)
Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9
Bilthoven
NL-3721 MA
Utrecht
NL
Telephone: +31.6.23654925
email: ton.schouten56@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.rivm.nl/en
Michiel Rutgers
originator
position: Senior Scientist at Centre for Sustainability, Environment and Health (DMG)
National Institute for Public health and the Environment (RIVM)
Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9
Bilthoven
NL-3721 MA
Utrecht
NL
Telephone: +31.88.6898989
email: michiel.rutgers@rivm.nl
homepage: https://www.rivm.nl/en
Harm Keidel
originator
position: Senior Scientist Soil Biology
LIOS Biological soil consultancy
Corridor 20
Zeewolde
NL-3893 BD
Flevoland
Telephone: +31.6.29738896
email: h.keidel@lios.nl
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Ron de Goede
originator
position: Senior Scientist Soil Biology
Wageningen University and Research (WUR)
Droevendaalsesteeg 3
Wageningen
NL-6708 PB
Gelderland
Telephone: +31.317.485048
email: ron.degoede@wur.nl
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Jeroen Creuwels
originator
position: Data manager
NLBIF
PO Box 9517
Leiden
NL-2300 RA
Zuid-Holland
NL
Telephone: +31.71.7519362
email: nlbif@naturalis.nl
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Ton Schouten
metadata author
position: Senior Scientist Soil Ecology
National Institute for Public health and the Environment (RIVM)
Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9
Bilthoven
NL-3721 MA
Utrecht
NL
Telephone: +31.88.6898989
email: ton.schouten56@gmail.com
homepage: http://+31.6.23654925
Michiel Rutgers
administrative point of contact
position: Senior Scientist at Centre for Sustainability, Environment and Health (DMG)
National Institute for Public health and the Environment (RIVM)
Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9
Bilthoven
NL-3721 MA
Utrecht
NL
Telephone: +31.88.6898989
email: michiel.rutgers@rivm.nl
homepage: https://www.rivm.nl/en