EDAFOLOGÍA, VOL 13. (3), PP 125-138 2006

LA CALIDAD DE SUELOS COMO MEDIDA PARA SU CONSERVACIÓN

JIMÉNEZ BALLESTA R. y GONZÁLEZ-QUIÑONES V.
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Dpto. de Geología y Geoquímica. Ciudad Universi- taria de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid. España. Teléfono: 914974810, e-mail: rai- mundo.jimenez@uam.es, vanesa.gonzalez@uam.es


Abstract

This paper gives an overview of the relatively new concept of soil quality, in terms of complementation but not as a replacement of the traditional land capability concept. This analysis aims a main objective: to supply a useful tool that will allow us to apply suitable management practices for a correct use of the soil, while contributing to its conservation.