Agroforestry For Natural Resource Management

Author : Ian Nuberg,Brendan George,Rowan Reid
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780643098510

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Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management by Ian Nuberg,Brendan George,Rowan Reid Pdf

In its early days, agroforestry may have been viewed as the domain of the 'landcare enthusiast'. Today, integrating trees and shrubs into productive farming systems is seen as a core principle of sustainable agriculture. Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management provides the foundation for an understanding of agroforestry practice in both high and low rainfall zones across Australia. Three major areas are discussed: environmental functions of trees in the landscape (ecosystem mimicry, hydrology, protection of crops, animals and soil, biodiversity, aesthetics); productive functions of trees (timber, firewood, pulp, fodder, integrated multi-products); and the implementation of agroforestry (design, evaluation, establishment, adoption, policy support). The book also includes a DVD that features videos on forest measurement and harvesting, a Farm Forestry Toolbox and many regionally specific agroforestry resources. Written by leading researchers and practitioners from around Australia, Agroforestry for Natural Resource Management will be an essential resource for students in agroforestry courses, as well as a valuable introduction to the field for professionals in related areas.

Author : Charles V. Kidd,David Pimental
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080924038

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Integrated Resource Management by Charles V. Kidd,David Pimental Pdf

Written to help bring agriculture's "Green Revolution" to the third world, Integrated Resource Management includes overviews of current agricultural production systems and their alternatives, demographics on mortality and population growth, soils, erosion, water availability, sustainable integrated agroforestry systems and behavioral adaptations. Explains why a quality environment is essential for future agricultural and economic development Demonstrates that integrated resource management leads to sustainable and productive agriculture for development Shows that certain agroforestry techniques conserve soil, water, energy, and biological resources and at the same time increase food and fuel supplies Addresses the need for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and training to implement sound resource management policies and programs

Author : Harold E. Gene Garrett,Shibu Jose,Michael A. Gold
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891183778

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North American Agroforestry by Harold E. Gene Garrett,Shibu Jose,Michael A. Gold Pdf

North American Agroforestry Explore the many benefits of alternative land-use systems with this incisive resource Humanity has become a victim of its own success. While we’ve managed to meet the needs—to one extent or another—of a large portion of the human population, we’ve often done so by ignoring the health of the natural environment we rely on to sustain our planet. And by deteriorating the quality of our air, water, and land, we’ve put into motion consequences we’ll be dealing with for generations. In the newly revised Third Edition of North American Agroforestry, an expert team of researchers delivers an authoritative and insightful exploration of an alternative land-use system that exploits the positive interactions between trees and crops when they are grown together and bridges the gap between production agriculture and natural resource management. This latest edition includes new material on urban food forests, as well as the air and soil quality benefits of agroforestry, agroforestry’s relevance in the Mexican context, and agroforestry training and education. The book also offers: A thorough introduction to the development of agroforestry as an integrated land use management strategy Comprehensive explorations of agroforestry nomenclature, concepts, and practices, as well as an agroecological foundation for temperate agroforestry Practical discussions of tree-crop interactions in temperate agroforestry, including in systems such as windbreak practices, silvopasture practices, and alley cropping practices In-depth examinations of vegetative environmental buffers for air and water quality benefits, agroforestry for wildlife habitat, agroforestry at the landscape level, and the impact of agroforestry on soil health Perfect for environmental scientists, natural resource professionals and ecologists, North American Agroforestry will also earn a place in the libraries of students and scholars of agricultural sciences interested in the potential benefits of agroforestry.

Author : Hermann Waibel,David Zilberman
Publisher : CABI
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845932848

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International Research on Natural Resource Management by Hermann Waibel,David Zilberman Pdf

Over the past two decades, significant investment has been made into agriculture-related natural resource management research in developing countries. This collection of case studies establishes a methodological foundation for impact assessments of NRMR through a discussion of research conducted by the CGIAR around the world.

Author : Bas Arts,Séverine van Bommel,Mirjam Ros-Tonen,Gerard Verschoor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789086867493

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Forest People Interfaces by Bas Arts,Séverine van Bommel,Mirjam Ros-Tonen,Gerard Verschoor Pdf

This book aims at both academics and professionals in the field of forest-people interfaces. It takes the reader on a journey through four major themes that have emerged since the initiation of 'social forestry' in the 1970s: non-timber forest products and agroforestry; community-based natural resource management; biocultural diversity; and forest governance. In so doing, the books offers a comprehensive and current review on social issues related to forests that other, more specialized publications, lack. It is also theory-rich, offering both mainstream and critical perspectives, and presents up-to-date empirical materials. Reviewing these four major research themes, the main conclusion of the book is that naïve optimism associated with forest-people interfaces should be tempered. The chapters show that economic development, political empowerment and environmental aims are not easily integrated. Hence local landscapes and communities are not as 'makeable' as is often assumed. Events that take place on other scales might intervene; local communities might not implement policies locally; and governance practices might empower governments more than communities. This all shows that we should go beyond community-based ideas and ideals, and look at practices on the ground.

Author : Bruce Morgan Campbell,Jeffrey Sayer
Publisher : CABI
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845933418

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Integrated Natural Resource Management by Bruce Morgan Campbell,Jeffrey Sayer Pdf

This book, which contains 15 separately authored chapters, discusses both the principles and applications of an integrated approach to natural resource management. Such an approach must embrace the complexity of systems and redirect research towards the greater inclusion of issues such as participatory approaches, multi-scale analysis and an array of tools for system analysis, information management and impact assessment. Case studies, particularly from developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, are included. This book is of interest to a wide range of readers in many disciplines, including forestry, soil and management sciences, agriculture, and development studies.

Author : T. R. Ramanathan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Natural resources
ISBN : MINN:31951D01471161K

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Non-governmental Organizations and Natural Resource Management in Africa by T. R. Ramanathan Pdf

Author : Shibu Jose,Andrew M. Gordon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402065729

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Toward Agroforestry Design by Shibu Jose,Andrew M. Gordon Pdf

This is an important reference for anyone interested in exploring or managing the physiological and ecological processes which underlie resource allocation and plant growth in agroforestry systems. The book highlights how recent developments in agroforestry research can contribute to understanding agroforestry system function, and discusses the potential application of agroforestry in addressing a range of land use challenges in both tropical and temperate regions of the world.

Author : Keijiro Otsuka,Frank M. Place
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001-08-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801867477

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Land Tenure and Natural Resource Management by Keijiro Otsuka,Frank M. Place Pdf

The devastating environmental effects of deforestation and the exploitation of other natural resources in the developing world have been well documented, yet their impact on local communities has received far less attention. This volume fills this gap by looking at how land degradation and deforestation are being addressed at the local level, where households have experienced the reduction of farm size and the decline of natural resources. Through a comparison of Asia and Africa, Land Tenure and Natural Resource Management examines the evolution of land tenure institutions within diverse cultural, natural, and policy environments. Specific topics include the evolution of customary land tenure, the impacts of land tenure policies, and common property management. The editors conclude that the best strategy for managing land and forest resources lies in promoting the establishment of property rights and investment in the improvement of the natural resource base. Topics Include: Issues and Theoretical Framework; Quantitative Methodology; Agroforestry Management in Ghana; Agroforestry Management in Sumatra; Tree and Cropland Management in Malawi; Customary and Private Land Management in Uganda; Management of State Land and Privatization in Vietnam; Common Property Forest Management in the Hill Region of Nepal; Timber Forest Management in Nepal and Japan Toward New Paradigms of Land and Tree Resource Management.

Author : Meinzen-Dick, Ruth,Knox, Anna,Place, Frank,Swallow, Brent M.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780801871436

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Innovation in natural resource management by Meinzen-Dick, Ruth,Knox, Anna,Place, Frank,Swallow, Brent M. Pdf

International agricultural research is expanding beyond the development of annual crop technologies for individual farms to the development of longer-tern natural resource management techniques for entire landscapes. But technologies of practices with a long lag time between investment and returns are unlikely to be adopted by farmers unless they have secure rights to the underlying resources (property rights). Similarly, technologies that span multiple farms are unlikely to be adopted unless neighbors and groups work together (collective action). But little is know about the way property rights and collective action in developing countries mediate the adoption of technologies by farmers and groups. To address this information gap, this volume brings together international experts in economics, sociology, and natural resource management to examine the links among property rights, collective action, and technological change for a variety of technologies across a rage of community contexts in the developing world.

Author : Laura German,Joshua J. Ramisch,Ritu Verma
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048188260

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Beyond the Biophysical by Laura German,Joshua J. Ramisch,Ritu Verma Pdf

Beyond the Biophysical provides a broad overview of agriculture and natural resource management (NRM) scholarship and practice that lies beyond the biophysical, emphasizing instead epistemological, cultural, and political foundations of NRM. The volume is oriented toward professionals with expertise in agriculture and natural resource management scholarship and practice, but who lack exposure to the conceptual and methodological underpinnings of critical theory, the anthropology of development, ecological anthropology, and other relevant scholarship. It therefore follows common standards of academic rigour, but minimizes the use of jargon, integrates detailed case studies with conceptual syntheses, and attempts to move from critique to concrete recommendations for scholarship and practice. The volume seeks to foster a more nuanced and responsible engagement with local communities and the natural world among NRM scholars and practitioners.

Author : Peter Ffolliott,Luis A Bojorquez Tapia,Mariano Hernandez Narvaez
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0813825415

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Natural Resources Management Practices - A Primer by Peter Ffolliott,Luis A Bojorquez Tapia,Mariano Hernandez Narvaez Pdf

Contains the essentials for natural resources management practices and land use issues in the 21st century. The natural resources management practices touched upon in this comprehensive text make it the perfect reference for anyone involved in conservation and environmentally sound natural resource management. Students will find the introductory material helpful as a learning tool and professionals will use it as a ready reference.

Author : Malcolm Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Agroforestry
ISBN : 1682862178

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Forest Management and Agroforestry by Malcolm Fisher Pdf

A combination of agriculture and forestry, agroforestry is one of the most effective methods of promoting sustainable land use. This book covers diverse aspects and applications of agroforestry. Topics such as forest ecology, natural resource management and policies, tree breeding, tropical forests, etc. have been discussed extensively in this text. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying ecology, agro-ecology, or associated fields of study, as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts of agroforestry. This book is a collective contribution of renowned international experts. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.

Author : Christian Castellanet,Carl F. Jordan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135465247

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Participatory Action Research in Natural Resource Management by Christian Castellanet,Carl F. Jordan Pdf

This work evaluates the merits of a widely-used approach to natural resource management, participatory action research (PAR), an approach to resource management that strives to link researchers with farmers and other local residents whose lives are effected by long-range conservation programmes. The authors begin the book with the history of PAR, and then use a variety of case studies that chronicle sustainable development efforts in Brazil. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these efforts and suggest specific ways to improve on future PAR efforts.

Author : Götz Schroth,Gustavo A. B. da Fonseca,Celia A. Harvey,Claude Gascon,Heraldo L. Vasconcelos,Anne-Marie N. Izac
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597267441

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Agroforestry and Biodiversity Conservation in Tropical Landscapes by Götz Schroth,Gustavo A. B. da Fonseca,Celia A. Harvey,Claude Gascon,Heraldo L. Vasconcelos,Anne-Marie N. Izac Pdf

Agroforestry -- the practice of integrating trees and other large woody perennials on farms and throughout the agricultural landscape -- is increasingly recognized as a useful and promising strategy that diversifies production for greater social, economic, and environmental benefits. Agroforestry and BiodiversityConservation in Tropical Landscapes brings together 46 scientists and practitioners from 13 countries with decades of field experience in tropical regions to explore how agroforestry practices can help promote biodiversity conservation in human-dominated landscapes, to synthesize the current state of knowledge in the field, and to identify areas where further research is needed. Agroforestry and Biodiversity Conservation in Tropical Landscapes is the first comprehensive synthesis of the role of agroforestry systems in conserving biodiversity in tropical landscapes, and contains in-depth review chapters of most agroforestry systems, with examples from many different countries. It is a valuable source of information for scientists, researchers, professors, and students in the fields of conservation biology, resource management, tropical ecology, rural development, agroforestry, and agroecology.