Effects of Agricultural Conservation Practices on Fish and Wildlife
Effects of Agricultural Conservation Practices on Fish and Wildlife

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Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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"The bibliography is a guide to recent scientific literature covering effects of agricultural conservation practices on fish and wildlife. The citations listed here provide information on how conservation programs and practices designed to improve fish and wildlife habitat, as well as those intended for other purposes (e.g., water quality improvement), affect various aquatic and terrestrial fauna"--Abstract.

Soil and Water Conservation Advances in the United States
Soil and Water Conservation Advances in the United States

Author: Teddy Michael Zobeck

Publisher: ASA-CSSA-SSSA

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780891188520

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Have agricultural management efforts begun in the desperation of the Dust Bowl brought us to where we need to be tomorrow? Questions about the environmental footprint of farming make this book required reading. Approximately 62% of the total U.S. land area is used for agriculture, and this land also provides critical ecosystem functions. Authors from each region of the continental United States describe the progress of soil and water conservation to date and visualize how agricultural production practices must change in future years to address the newest challenges.

New Tools for Environmental Protection
New Tools for Environmental Protection

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2002-07-13

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0309084229

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Many people believe that environmental regulation has passed a point of diminishing returns: the quick fixes have been achieved and the main sources of pollution are shifting from large "point sources" to more diffuse sources that are more difficult and expensive to regulate. The political climate has also changed in the United States since the 1970s in ways that provide impetus to seek alternatives to regulation. This book examines the potential of some of these "new tools" that emphasize education, information, and voluntary measures. Contributors summarize what we know about the effectiveness of these tools, both individually and in combination with regulatory and economic policy instruments. They also extract practical lessons from this knowledge and consider what is needed to make these tools more effective. The book will be of interest to environmental policy practitioners and to researchers and students concerned with applying social and behavioral sciences knowledge to improve environmental quality.

Management-intensive Grazing
Management-intensive Grazing

Author: Jim Gerrish

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780972159708

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Using vivid images and detailed explanations, Gerrish takes graziers step by step through the MiG system. He begins from the ground up with the soil, and advances through the management of pastures and animals. Written for those new to MiG grazing, Gerrish's insight and personal experience can help experienced graziers fine tune their grazing operations for added income.

Livestock's Long Shadow
Livestock's Long Shadow

Author: Henning Steinfeld

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9789251055717

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"The assessment builds on the work of the Livestock, Environment and Development (LEAD) Initiative"--Pref.