Directive reference – Arts 11, 18; Annex III
Sustainable soil management means practices that keep or improve soil health while supporting its use (Art 3). Support for landowners and managers consists of advice, training, awareness, research support and information on funding (Art 11). Union funding is provided by EU programmes, and the Commission assesses funding gaps (Art 18, verify); Commission support consists of guidance and tools, with deadlines between 2026 and 2029 (Art 24, verify).
Related programmes and plans are 16 instruments that should use monitoring results, such as nature restoration plans, CAP strategic plans, Nitrates action programmes, Natura 2000, river basin and flood plans, drought plans, pesticide action plans and NECPs (Annex III).