The aim of this course is to give students a comprehensive and state-of-the-art understanding of soil erosion, land degradation, means to stop erosion and restore degraded lands. It is based on lectures on these topics, field work related to research and practical projects and hands on experience. The course is designed for students of environmental, natural, agricultural and related sciences. It is also quite suitable for Nordic students interested in work in developing countries. The course has a Nordic dimension by discussing the norhtern conditions for soil erosion processes and restoration ecology, and it address open lands and range lands, in addition to cultivated land. The course adds a new dimention to possible Nordic coursework not available before. It is a part of an effort to give Nordic students soil education which is difficult or not possible for each NOVA member university.

Olafur Arnalds (Iceland)
Asa L. Aradottir (Iceland)
Steve Archer (Arizona)
Anton Imeson (the Netherlands)
Johann Thorsson (Arizona/Iceland)
Anna Gudrun Thorhallsdottir (Iceland)
Kristina Lindström (Finland)
and other SoilSoc members