• SOIL

    The basis of our life

Save the Date: SOILATHON 2026 – Biochar for Carbon Farming

On 17 June 2026, SOILATHON 2026 will bring together researchers, students, farmers, advisors, entrepreneurs, and innovators at BOKU University to explore the potential of biochar for carbon farming and resilient soils.

Institute of Soil Research at the Long Night of Research 2026

With three interactive stations in Vienna and Tulln, the Institute of Soil Research showcased the diversity of modern soil research to a broad audience.

Insights into ADAPT4K Fieldwork

Together with forest owners and Citizen Scientists, the ADAPT4K project investigates the impacts of climate change on forests and soils.

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Management and Administration

Head

Univ.Prof. Dr.
 Franz Zehetner
Deputy

Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing.Dr.
 Katharina Keiblinger
Secretary

Romana Dillinger-Gurschl
Secretary

Karin Slama

Addresses & Contact

Institute of Soil Research

Franz-Schwackhöfer-Haus
Peter-Jordan-Straße 82
1190 Wien

Contact:
https://boku.ac.at/oekb/bofo

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