Estimated time: 40–60 minutes 

In the topic, you explored why policies alone are not enough and how soil protection depends on people translating frameworks into practice. 

Now you will identify those people. 

 

Your Task 

Create a simple poster featuring: 

  • One person, group, or initiative that supports soil in your region 
  • What they do 
  • Why their work matters for soil 
  • A short creative slogan that captures their contribution 


The initiative may relate to: 

  • Agricultural soil management 
  • Forest soil conservation 
  • Peatland or wetland restoration 
  • Urban soil protection 
  • Community composting 
  • Soil education 
  • Artistic or communication initiatives 
  • NGO advocacy 
  • Municipal soil-related planning 
  • … 


If you cannot identify a local example, you may choose a national or European initiative. 

The focus is not perfection in design, but clarity of message. 

To help you get started, we have prepared a short guideline to support the creation of your poster.  

Guideline

 

Upload to the Forum 

Upload your poster (photo, PDF, slide, or image) to the forum. 

Add a short reflection: 

This person or group inspires me because… 


Engage with Others 

Read at least one other participant’s post. 

Consider: 

  • What type of soil is being protected or made visible? 
  • Is the initiative institutional, grassroots, or professional? 
  • What forms of responsibility are visible? 

Respond respectfully and constructively. 


Why This Matters 

By identifying “soil heroes,” you begin to see how governance frameworks are translated into lived practice. 

You also begin to locate yourself within this landscape of responsibility. 

Who makes soil visible where you live? 

And where might you stand? 

Click “Complete” when you have uploaded your poster and contributed to the discussion.