These threats can have various consequences, includi
ng desertification, acidification and cont
amination of deeper soil layers, which can seriously threaten the ability of the soil to provide the necessary functions for life; RECOGNISES that the type and extent of land degradation processes differ within the Community; CONSIDERS that human activities in certain areas are essential to maintain the good status of soils, but that they may also
start and seriously accelerate degradation process ...[+++]es;
Ces menaces peuvent avoir diverses conséquences, notamment la désertification, l'acidification et la contamination des couches profondes des sols, qui peuvent gravement nuire à la capacité des sols d'assurer les fonctions nécessaires à la vie;
