Special Issue: Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (GSER19)
Author: Megan Balks
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Published: 2021
Total Pages: 0
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Author: Megan Balks
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Published: 2021
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 2019-10-15
Total Pages: 682
ISBN-13: 9251316848
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 5
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 2019-05-16
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9251314268
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite almost a century of research and extension efforts, soil erosion by water, wind and tillage continues to be the greatest threat to soil health and soil ecosystem services in many regions of the world. Our understanding of the physical processes of erosion and the controls on those processes has been firmly established. Nevertheless, some elements remain controversial. It is often these controversial questions that hamper efforts to implement sound erosion control measures in many areas of the world. This book, released in the framework of the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (15-17 May 2019) reviews the state-of-the-art information related to all topics related to soil erosion.
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 258
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: António Vieira
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2021-05-12
Total Pages: 153
ISBN-13: 1839622997
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSoil 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.
Author: Rattan Lal
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 298
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Subhabrata Panda
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2022-10-29
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 3031154053
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book addresses the impact of soil and water quality on food production, and explores soil and water conservation measures to be applied at farm level for agricultural sustainability. Divided into 8 chapters, the book covers topics such as soil properties responsible for soil loss, the impact of climate change, water and biological factors on soil chemistry, the effect of soil on the quality of water including sustaining aquaculture productivity and environment of wetlands, soil and water qualities necessary for irrigation, management of soil organic carbon, and the importance of soil moisture conservation including agroforestry for food production. Particular attention is given to the management of soil organic carbon in sustainable crop cultivation as well as reducing soil erosion and nutrient loss from soil from cultivated lands. The book concludes with a chapter that integrates soil and water conservation with sustainable food production and food safety.
Author: Anton C. Imeson
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 598
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mark Nearing
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 4
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