Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Eastern African Sub-Committee for Soil Correlation and Land Evaluation. Meeting
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251029930
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Eighth Meeting of the East and Southern African Sub-committee for Soil Correlation and Land Evaluation
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Eastern African Sub-Committee for Soil Correlation and Land Evaluation. Meeting
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251029930
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251029930
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Data Sets, Indicators and Methods to Assess Land Degradation in Drylands
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251049259
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Includes CD-ROM on inside back cover
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251049259
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Includes CD-ROM on inside back cover
Soil Fertility Initiative for Sub-Saharan Africa
Author:
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251042984
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251042984
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Land Use Planning Applications
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251031315
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251031315
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Land Resources Information Systems in Asia
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251045169
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This document contains the proceedings of the Regional Workshop on Ladn Resources Information Systems (LRIS) in Asia, held in Quezon City in January 2000. LRIS experiences in the countries are [presented, along with recommendations for future reporting and exhange of information, data expertise in land resources information. This includes the preparation of national and subregional reports on the state of land, water and plant nutrient resources in Asian countries.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251045169
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
This document contains the proceedings of the Regional Workshop on Ladn Resources Information Systems (LRIS) in Asia, held in Quezon City in January 2000. LRIS experiences in the countries are [presented, along with recommendations for future reporting and exhange of information, data expertise in land resources information. This includes the preparation of national and subregional reports on the state of land, water and plant nutrient resources in Asian countries.
Carbon Sequestration Options Under the Clean Development Mechanism to Address Land Degradation
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251045152
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Carbon sequestration can be defined as the capture and secure storage of carbon that would otherwise be emitted to or remain in the atmosphere. This publication contains the results of a study on the origin and background of the carbon sequestration options and the Clean Development Mechanism. The attitude and position of the key countries involved in international environmental treaties is examined, as well as the various initiatives that have been taken and the legal bases for such initiatives. [FAO website]
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251045152
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Carbon sequestration can be defined as the capture and secure storage of carbon that would otherwise be emitted to or remain in the atmosphere. This publication contains the results of a study on the origin and background of the carbon sequestration options and the Clean Development Mechanism. The attitude and position of the key countries involved in international environmental treaties is examined, as well as the various initiatives that have been taken and the legal bases for such initiatives. [FAO website]
Land Resources Information Systems for Food Security in SADC Countries
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251044278
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The purpose of the workshop was to promote Land Resources Information Systems (LRIS) and their application in the assessment, mapping and monitoring of land in relation to food security in the South African Development Community (SADC) countries. The workshop reviewed advances made both within and outside SADC. Experiences were discussed and a plan of action prepared to promote future reporting and exchange of information, data expertise and experiences in land information using technical cooperation among developing countries
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251044278
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The purpose of the workshop was to promote Land Resources Information Systems (LRIS) and their application in the assessment, mapping and monitoring of land in relation to food security in the South African Development Community (SADC) countries. The workshop reviewed advances made both within and outside SADC. Experiences were discussed and a plan of action prepared to promote future reporting and exchange of information, data expertise and experiences in land information using technical cooperation among developing countries
World Reference Base for Soil Resources
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251041413
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Key to the reference soil groups; Diagnostic horizonts, properties and materials; Diagnostic horizons, Albic horizon; Andic horizon; Anthraquic horizon; Anthropedogenic horizons, Argic horizon; Calcic horizon; Cambic horizon; Cryic horizon; Duric horizon; Ferralic horizon; Ferric horizon; Folic horizon; Fragic horizon; Fulvic horizon; Gypsic horizon; Histic horizon; Hydragric horizon; Hortic horizon; Irragric horizon; Melanic horizon; Mollic horizon; Natric horizon; Nitic horizon; Ochric horizon; Petrocalcic horizon;petroduric horizon; Petrogypsic horizon; Petroplinthic horizon; Plaggic horizon; Plinthic horizon; Salic horizon; Spodic horizon; Sulfuric horizon; Takyric horizon; Terric horizon; Umbric horizon; Vertic horizon; Vitric horizon; Yermic horizon; Diagnostic properties; Abrupt textural change; Albeluvic tonguing, Alic properties; Aridic properties; Continuous hard rock; Ferralic properties; Geric properties; Gleyic properties; Permafrost; Secondary carbonates; Stagnic properties; Strongly humic properties; Diagnostic materials; Anthropogeomorphic soil material; Calcaric soil material; Fluvic soil material; Gypsiric soil material; Organic soil material; Sulfidic soil material; Tephric soil material; Classifying subdivisions of the reference soil groups.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251041413
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Key to the reference soil groups; Diagnostic horizonts, properties and materials; Diagnostic horizons, Albic horizon; Andic horizon; Anthraquic horizon; Anthropedogenic horizons, Argic horizon; Calcic horizon; Cambic horizon; Cryic horizon; Duric horizon; Ferralic horizon; Ferric horizon; Folic horizon; Fragic horizon; Fulvic horizon; Gypsic horizon; Histic horizon; Hydragric horizon; Hortic horizon; Irragric horizon; Melanic horizon; Mollic horizon; Natric horizon; Nitic horizon; Ochric horizon; Petrocalcic horizon;petroduric horizon; Petrogypsic horizon; Petroplinthic horizon; Plaggic horizon; Plinthic horizon; Salic horizon; Spodic horizon; Sulfuric horizon; Takyric horizon; Terric horizon; Umbric horizon; Vertic horizon; Vitric horizon; Yermic horizon; Diagnostic properties; Abrupt textural change; Albeluvic tonguing, Alic properties; Aridic properties; Continuous hard rock; Ferralic properties; Geric properties; Gleyic properties; Permafrost; Secondary carbonates; Stagnic properties; Strongly humic properties; Diagnostic materials; Anthropogeomorphic soil material; Calcaric soil material; Fluvic soil material; Gypsiric soil material; Organic soil material; Sulfidic soil material; Tephric soil material; Classifying subdivisions of the reference soil groups.
World Reference Base for Soil Resources, 2006
Author:
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251055113
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This publication is a revised and updated version of World Soil Resources Reports No. 84, a technical manual for soil scientists and correlators, designed to facilitate the exchange of information and experience related to soil resources, their use and management. The document provides a framework for international soil classification and an agreed common scientific language to enhance communication across disciplines using soil information. It contains definitions and diagnostic criteria to recognize soil horizons, properties and materials and gives rules and guidelines for classifying and subdividing soil reference groups. Published also in Spanish and Arabic.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251055113
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This publication is a revised and updated version of World Soil Resources Reports No. 84, a technical manual for soil scientists and correlators, designed to facilitate the exchange of information and experience related to soil resources, their use and management. The document provides a framework for international soil classification and an agreed common scientific language to enhance communication across disciplines using soil information. It contains definitions and diagnostic criteria to recognize soil horizons, properties and materials and gives rules and guidelines for classifying and subdividing soil reference groups. Published also in Spanish and Arabic.
Land Resource Potential and Constraints at Regional and Country Levels
Author:
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251044292
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This publication provides an overview of the world's land resources characteristics, their status and limitations at a global, regional and national level. The statistics given include data on soil, climate and terrain characteristics and constraints, human-induced land degradation status and desertification risk. A comparative analysis of national land resource potential is included. A link is made between the land resource limitations and the population affected.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251044292
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This publication provides an overview of the world's land resources characteristics, their status and limitations at a global, regional and national level. The statistics given include data on soil, climate and terrain characteristics and constraints, human-induced land degradation status and desertification risk. A comparative analysis of national land resource potential is included. A link is made between the land resource limitations and the population affected.