1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Outline of the Study
2 Methodology for the Assessment
2.1 The Methodology derived from the Literature
2.2 Limitations of the Approach applied to Soil Degradation
3 Data sources for the Assessment
3.1 Soil Data
3.2 Economic Data
4 Economic Assessment of Different Soil Degradation Types
4.1 Erosion
4.2 Contamination
4.3 Salinisation
5 Conclusions and Interpretation of the Results
5.1 Methodological Findings
5.2 Findings on Data Availability
5.3 Quantitative Findings
5.4 Interpretation of the Results
5.5 lntertemporal Aspects of Valuing Soil Degradation
6 Policy Recommendations and Further Research Needs
6.1 Policy Recommendations
6.2 Research Needs
7 References
Annex 1: Assessment of Other Soil Threats
A-1.1 Decline in Organic Matter
A-1.2 Floods and landslides
A-1.3 Loss of Soil Biodiversity
A-1.4 Soil Compaction
A-1.5 Soil Sealing
Annex 2: Methodology and Data Needs to Assess the Cost of Contamination
A-1.1 On-site private costs (PC & MC)
A-1.6 Social costs
A-1.7 Defensive cost
A-1.8 Summary