 This study examined the effects of land use on microbial diversity and function. The researchers found that microbial diversity was highest in woodland areas, followed by grasslands and then cropland areas. They also observed differences in the types of microbes present in each area, with cropland having more chemo-autotrophic bacteria, while woodland had more fungi and plant pathogenic fungi. Additionally, they noted that the presence of certain microbes was associated with specific climatic conditions, soil properties, and vegetation cover. This suggests that land use can affect microbial diversity and function, which has implications for environmental policy decisions. This article was authored by Mevala Buiri, Cristiano Bolabio, Feren Romero, and others.