The principal provider of reference data and knowledge at EU-level for all matters relating to soil.
This will be the reference page for Memeber State for all the things related to the land use/cover area frame statistical survey (LUCAS) in 2027.
The European Commission is currently assessing the feasibility of carrying out the land use/cover area frame statistical survey (LUCAS) in 2027. As a result, this page will be regularly updated with relevant details.
The EU Soil Observatory is currently revising the LUCAS Soil Module so that it fully aligns with the specific needs and quality requirements of the Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive (SML).
An initial effort has been carried out to define the locations of the 25,000 points in the next LUCAS, where soil samples will be collected.
24 Nov 2025 | 04 Dec 2025
