A Handbook for the Field Assessment of Land Degradation
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A Handbook for the Field Assessment of Land Degradation by Niamh Murnaghan
With an ever-demanding and increasing population, it is imperative that we slow down or stop land degradation and the consequential lowering of the productive capacity of the land. This text offers guidance on rapid and non-technical methods for measuring and assessing land degradation in the field. It is based on a farmer perspective so that the indicators selected will have meaning and applicability to real situations. The handbook also considers how measurements should be interpreted and shows how combinations of different indicators can give the best conclusions as to the severity of the degradation. The authors show how this information can be incorporated within the design of appropriate conservation technologies.'A hands-on book for field use'
World Association of Soil and Water Conservation Newsletter
'[An] excellent, practical guide.'
Natural Recourses Forum (A United Nations Journal)
'This is a comprehensive and accessible approach to the subject.'
Ecology and Environment Management in Practice
'The authors have identified and successfully plugged a gap in the land degradation literature.'
Land Degradation and Development
Written in a clear, engaging style, this handbook is likely to remain in valued use for many years to come.'
Natural Recourses Forum (A United Nations Journal)
'This manual will be invaluable for all those who work with natural resources.'
Appropriate Technology
Michael Stocking is Professor of Natural Resource Development in the School of Development Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich.
Niamh Murnaghan is a Research Associate with the Overseas Development Group at the University of East Anglia
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853838316 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853838314 |
| Title | A Handbook for the Field Assessment of Land Degradation |
| Author | Niamh Murnaghan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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