Author: International Soil Conservation Conference (6, 1989, Addis Ababā; Nairobi)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783906290706
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Erosion, conservation and small-scale farming : selection of papers presented at the 6. International Soil Conservation Conference of the International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO) held in Ethiopia and Kenya, 6 - 18 November 1989
Author: International Soil Conservation Conference (6, 1989, Addis Ababā; Nairobi)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783906290706
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783906290706
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Erosion, Conservation, and Small-scale Farming
Author: Hans Hurni
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Farms, Small
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Selection of papers presented at the 6th International Soil Conservation Conference of the International Soil Conservation Organisation (ISCO) held in Ethiopia and Kenya, 6-12 November 1989
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Farms, Small
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Selection of papers presented at the 6th International Soil Conservation Conference of the International Soil Conservation Organisation (ISCO) held in Ethiopia and Kenya, 6-12 November 1989
Bulletin of the International Society of Soil Science
Author: International Society of Soil Science
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil science
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Soil science
Languages : en
Pages : 1052
Book Description
Proceedings of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251316848
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
The proceedings book of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (GSER19) contains all papers presented both orally and in poster format during the symposium (15-17 May 2019, FAO HQ). The papers presented have provided sufficient scientific evidence to show that soil erosion is a global threat to food production systems, available land for future demand, rural livelihoods, human health and biodiversity, and that coordinated effective action needs to be fostered and accelerated to address this issue. Studies presented provided scientific evidence that soil erosion is accelerated by anthropogenic action. In the current context of population increase and climate change, urgent action is needed from governments to support farmers and land-users in the transition to sustainable production systems, and crucial action is needed at global level to raise awareness of the importance of healthy and productive soils, to ensure a sustainable future and the achievement of many of the SDGs targeting hunger, water quality, and life on land, amongst others.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251316848
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
The proceedings book of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (GSER19) contains all papers presented both orally and in poster format during the symposium (15-17 May 2019, FAO HQ). The papers presented have provided sufficient scientific evidence to show that soil erosion is a global threat to food production systems, available land for future demand, rural livelihoods, human health and biodiversity, and that coordinated effective action needs to be fostered and accelerated to address this issue. Studies presented provided scientific evidence that soil erosion is accelerated by anthropogenic action. In the current context of population increase and climate change, urgent action is needed from governments to support farmers and land-users in the transition to sustainable production systems, and crucial action is needed at global level to raise awareness of the importance of healthy and productive soils, to ensure a sustainable future and the achievement of many of the SDGs targeting hunger, water quality, and life on land, amongst others.
Accessions List, Eastern and Southern Africa
Author: Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, Nairobi, Kenya
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Eastern
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Eastern
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Soil Erosion by Water
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251004746
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251004746
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Soil Erosion and Conservation
Author: R. P. C. Morgan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 140514467X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Soil Erosion and Conservation provides a comprehensive treatment of the processes of soil erosion, the methods that can be used for their control, and the issues involved in designing and implementing soil conservation programmes. Features of the third edition of this internationally recognised textbook include: New material on gully erosion, tillage practices, erosion risk assessment, use of erosion models, incentives for farmers and land users, and community approaches to erosion control Updated sections on the mechanics of wind erosion, soil erodibility, use of vegetation in erosion control, traditional soil conservation measures, socio-economic issues and the role of government Describes the methods used to assess the risk of erosion and predict rates of soil loss Outlines the social, economic, political and institutional constraints on implementing soil protection measures Covers erosion and its control for agriculture, grazing, forestry, mining land, road banks, pipeline corridors and recreation Provides worldwide coverage of the success and failure of erosion control using material from Europe, Africa, Australia, America and Asia An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at [email protected] for more information.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 140514467X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Soil Erosion and Conservation provides a comprehensive treatment of the processes of soil erosion, the methods that can be used for their control, and the issues involved in designing and implementing soil conservation programmes. Features of the third edition of this internationally recognised textbook include: New material on gully erosion, tillage practices, erosion risk assessment, use of erosion models, incentives for farmers and land users, and community approaches to erosion control Updated sections on the mechanics of wind erosion, soil erodibility, use of vegetation in erosion control, traditional soil conservation measures, socio-economic issues and the role of government Describes the methods used to assess the risk of erosion and predict rates of soil loss Outlines the social, economic, political and institutional constraints on implementing soil protection measures Covers erosion and its control for agriculture, grazing, forestry, mining land, road banks, pipeline corridors and recreation Provides worldwide coverage of the success and failure of erosion control using material from Europe, Africa, Australia, America and Asia An Instructor manual CD-ROM for this title is available. Please contact our Higher Education team at [email protected] for more information.
Soil Erosion
Author: António Vieira
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 1839622997
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue with a worldwide impact and direct and indirect effects on soil productivity and consequently on human survival. Although a natural process, soil erosion has increased significantly due to human intervention, especially in the last centuries, through diverse activities such as intensive agriculture, overgrazing, urban sprawl, deforestation, and industrial and mining activities. Presently, soil erosion and degradation promoted by human action have reached extreme levels, necessitating urgent measures to promote soil conservation and rehabilitation. This book presents perspectives on soil erosion occurring in different parts of the world as well as some successful initiatives and strategies for soil conservation and rehabilitation.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 1839622997
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Soil erosion is a major environmental issue with a worldwide impact and direct and indirect effects on soil productivity and consequently on human survival. Although a natural process, soil erosion has increased significantly due to human intervention, especially in the last centuries, through diverse activities such as intensive agriculture, overgrazing, urban sprawl, deforestation, and industrial and mining activities. Presently, soil erosion and degradation promoted by human action have reached extreme levels, necessitating urgent measures to promote soil conservation and rehabilitation. This book presents perspectives on soil erosion occurring in different parts of the world as well as some successful initiatives and strategies for soil conservation and rehabilitation.
Keeping the Land Alive
Author: Hubert W. Kelley
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251013427
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251013427
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
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Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming
Author: Junliang Tian
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780849323492
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
"I've seen the Sudan, traveled in South and Central America and been all over Europe, but I've never seen what I've been able to see on this tour [of the Loess Plateau, China]." -Ed Skidmore, soil scientist, Wind Erosion Research Unit of the Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Manhattan, Kansas Overpopulation is at the core of most environmental problems. The impacts of continued growth-with world population reaching 6 billion in October 1999-are felt in most parts of the world. China, the most populous nation, illustrates many of the pivotal problems-and solutions. Although China faces the same effects of overpopulation as the rest of the world, it still feeds over a billion people on a tillable area that allows about one tenth of a hectare per person. The country's efforts to tie together soil and water conservation, dryland farming, and economic development have been largely successful. Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming explores these trials and the lessons learned from them. Copublished with the Soil and Water Conservation Society, this exhaustive text consists of the rewritten proceedings from the Society's conference held in Yangling, Shaanxi, China. It covers dryland farming systems and soil water management, environmental quality and sustainability, and erosion control techniques as they relate primarily to Mainland China. With additional global examples and a balance between conceptual and applied studies, it covers some of the most progressive work in soil erosion control and dryland farming from around the world. Soil exposure while land lies fallow is one of the greatest risks in dryland farming. New procedures and kinds of tillage help control erosion and improve water intake. Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming presents these techniques and technologies to give you a forward-looking perspective into the field, as well as the larger problem of tailoring food production to sustain the population.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780849323492
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
"I've seen the Sudan, traveled in South and Central America and been all over Europe, but I've never seen what I've been able to see on this tour [of the Loess Plateau, China]." -Ed Skidmore, soil scientist, Wind Erosion Research Unit of the Agricultural Research Service, USDA, Manhattan, Kansas Overpopulation is at the core of most environmental problems. The impacts of continued growth-with world population reaching 6 billion in October 1999-are felt in most parts of the world. China, the most populous nation, illustrates many of the pivotal problems-and solutions. Although China faces the same effects of overpopulation as the rest of the world, it still feeds over a billion people on a tillable area that allows about one tenth of a hectare per person. The country's efforts to tie together soil and water conservation, dryland farming, and economic development have been largely successful. Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming explores these trials and the lessons learned from them. Copublished with the Soil and Water Conservation Society, this exhaustive text consists of the rewritten proceedings from the Society's conference held in Yangling, Shaanxi, China. It covers dryland farming systems and soil water management, environmental quality and sustainability, and erosion control techniques as they relate primarily to Mainland China. With additional global examples and a balance between conceptual and applied studies, it covers some of the most progressive work in soil erosion control and dryland farming from around the world. Soil exposure while land lies fallow is one of the greatest risks in dryland farming. New procedures and kinds of tillage help control erosion and improve water intake. Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming presents these techniques and technologies to give you a forward-looking perspective into the field, as well as the larger problem of tailoring food production to sustain the population.