D4.1 Report on identification and engagement of end-users of citizen science generated soil health data

This deliverable summarises the results of Task 4.1, focused on identifying and engaging end-users who can benefit from citizen science soil health data of the ECHO project. It details the process of identifying stakeholders across sectors, including agriculture, urban planning, forest management, and ecosystem services, through a “snowball sampling” approach.The deliverable describes the methodology for compiling and mapping end-users, highlighting collaborative efforts of project partners through an Excel matrix that records key data, such as users' sector, geographical location, motivations, and interests in soil health data. Insights from surveys and interviews highlight stakeholder preferences, challenges, and needs.The analysis identifies priority areas for current and potential end-users, provides stakeholder mapping, and includes recommendations to optimise engagement strategies, ensuring the data’s relevance and alignment with ECHO’s goals.