Soil habitat function and soil biodiversity (relative)

What do you see: Soil biodiversity and habitat function of the top layer of soil, obv composite indicator set What is the Value: Biodiversity is essential for life on Earth, now and in the future. There is more life and biodiversity in the soil than above ground. This also provides for a future source of genetic material. Awareness and education on soil biodiversity prevent ecological illiteracy. Important for: soil in educational curricula, source of genetic material for pharmaceutical industry, inspiration and awareness.