Concept information

physical process > sealing > sealed area

Preferred term

sealed area  

Definition

  • land covered with impermeable materials as a result of urban development, infrastructure construction or change in the nature of the soil, leading to impermeability, loss of agricultural or forestry areas and ecological soil functions severely impaired or prevented (e.g. soil working as a buffer and filter)

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15286

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