Agriculture And Wetlands

Author : McCartney, M. P., Masiyandima, M., Houghton-Carr, H. A.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Wetland ecology
ISBN : 9789290905981

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Working wetlands: classifying wetland potential for agriculture by McCartney, M. P., Masiyandima, M., Houghton-Carr, H. A. Pdf

This paper reports on a form of multi-criteria analysis that provides a formal approach for evaluating the suitability of a wetland for specific agricultural uses, and ensures that explicit consideration is given to the possible consequences of such utilization. The method is based on a hybrid of ideas taken from concepts and methodologies related to: environmental flow assessments, land suitability classification and the hazard evaluation procedures used in the design of dams. The approach, which elaborates the idea of working wetlands, is generic, though the examples presented are for case studies from southern Africa.

Author : E.J. Dunne,K.R. Reddy,O.T. Carton
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789086865581

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Nutrient Management in Agricultural Watersheds by E.J. Dunne,K.R. Reddy,O.T. Carton Pdf

Nutrient enrichment of water resources by inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus, which can lead to eutrophication is still a water quality problem in agriculturally dominated watersheds around the world. Internationally, wetlands both constructed and natural are increasingly being used to help reduce both point and non-point source nutrient and contaminant loss from agricultural practices. This publication contains papers presented at the international symposium on "Nutrient Management in Agricultural Watersheds: A Wetlands Solution," which was held during May, 2004 in Wexford, Ireland. The symposium was the result of an international collaboration between the Teagasc Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Ireland, National Parks and Wildlife, Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Ireland and the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. These proceedings cover aspects of water quality within agricultural watersheds; management practices to mitigate contaminant and nutrient loss from agriculture; wetland biogeochemistry; wetland functions and values within agricultural dominated landscapes; case studies of wetlands used to retain nutrient and contaminant loss from agriculture; and finally some management and policy issues concerning wetlands are presented. This book provides a good interdisciplinary synthesis of international experiences both in Europe and the USA on the use of wetlands within agricultural watersheds.

Author : McCartney, Matthew,Rebelo, Lisa-Maria,Senaratna Sellamuttu, Sonali,de Silva, Sanjiv
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907343

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Wetlands, agriculture and poverty reduction by McCartney, Matthew,Rebelo, Lisa-Maria,Senaratna Sellamuttu, Sonali,de Silva, Sanjiv Pdf

In many places, growing population, in conjunction with efforts to increase food security, is escalating pressure to expand agriculture within wetlands. The environmental impact of wetland agriculture can have profound social and economic repercussions for people dependent on ecosystem services other than those provided directly by agriculture. If wetlands are not used sustainably, the functions which support agriculture, as well as other food security and ecosystem services, are undermined. This report synthesizes findings from multidisciplinary studies conducted into sustainable wetland agriculture by IWMI and partners in Africa and Asia. It highlights the value of wetland agriculture for poverty reduction as well as the need for more systematic planning that takes into account trade-offs in the multiple services that wetlands provide.

Author : United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : IND:30000099442430

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Agriculture and Wetlands by United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Water Pdf

Author : Donovan Charles Kotze,Charles Mackie Breen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 1868451003

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Agricultural Land-use Impacts on Wetland Functional Values by Donovan Charles Kotze,Charles Mackie Breen Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Wetland conservation
ISBN : WISC:89066990615

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Wetlands and Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Adrian P. Wood,Gerardo E. van Halsema
Publisher : Fao
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015075647449

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Scoping Agriculture, Wetland Interactions by Adrian P. Wood,Gerardo E. van Halsema Pdf

This publication is the result of a two-and-a-half-year process that has drawn together critical thinking and practical experience concerning agriculture and wetland interactions. The process began at the Ramsar Conference of Parties (COP) 9 in Uganda, involved a workshop in Wageningen (the Netherlands) in early 2006. This report has been prepared for presentation at the Ramsar COP 10 in the Republic of Korea in October 2008.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Government Information, Justice, and Agriculture Subcommittee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0160396484

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Preservation of Wetlands by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Government Information, Justice, and Agriculture Subcommittee Pdf

Author : Megan Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Drainage
ISBN : WISC:89052268604

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Wetlands Loss Due to Agricultural Conversion by Megan Lewis Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Environment, Credit, and Rural Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Law
ISBN : LOC:00173323463

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Review the Impact of Wetlands and Nonpoint Source Pollution Regulations on Agricultural Land by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Environment, Credit, and Rural Development Pdf

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Author : Donald A. Hammer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000114874

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Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment by Donald A. Hammer Pdf

Both practical and theoretical, this book provides the basic principles of soil chemistry, hydrology, wetland ecology, microbiology, vegetation and wildlife as a sound introduction to this innovative technology to treat toxic wastewaters and sludges. The use of wetlands for acid mine drainage, and metals removal in municipal, urban runoff, and industrial systems is discussed. Case histories are also presented, demonstrating specific types of constructed wetlands and applications to municipal wastewater, home sites, coal and non-coal mining, coal-fired electric power plants, chemical and pulp industry, agriculture, landfill leachate, and urban stormwater. Construction and management guidelines are clearly explained, providing information on applicable policies and regulations, siting and construction, and operations and monitoring of constructed wetlands treatment systems. Recent theoretical and empirical results from operating systems and research facilities, including such new applications as nutrient removal from eutrophic lakes and urban stormwater treatment within highway rights-of-way, are included. This book is an ideal resource for wastewater treatment plants, consulting engineers, federal and state regulators, industrial environmental managers, municipalities, environmental health professionals, and ecologists.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : LOC:00170587236

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Conservation, Wetlands, and Farm Policy by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Agricultural economists
ISBN : UIUC:30112018916434

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A National Policy of "no Net Loss" of Wetlands by Anonim Pdf

Introduction / Jon Goldstein -- The Policy Context / Ralph E. Heimlich -- Costs of Wetlands Protection and Restoration Policies: Positive and Normative Approaches / Peter J. Parks and Randall A. Kramer -- Benefit Estimation / John Bergstrom and Richard Brazee -- Integrating Agricultural Reconversion of Wetlands into Achieving Environmental Goals in Urbanizing Regions / Leonard Shabman -- Questions and Answers -- References.

Author : Elizabeth A. Snell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : UCBK:C035395897

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Wetland Distribution and Conversion in Southern Ontario by Elizabeth A. Snell Pdf

"Concern over the ongoing conversion of wetlands is growing. Information on the location, extent, and quality of remaining wetlands is needed to assist in developing future policy and management actions aimed at retaining wetland values. In addition, knowledge of wetland conversion rates and trends is important in assessing the current status of wetlands"--Abstract.

Author : A. L. Van Ryswyk,Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 0662195035

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Agricultural Use and Extent of British Columbia Wetlands by A. L. Van Ryswyk,Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch Pdf