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Author : Norman Hudson
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9251026068
The problems of agriculture in the semi-arid regions; Assessing the possibilities for improving agriculture; Soil conservation; Water conservation; Water harvesting and use; Applications of water conservation.
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Forest Conservation and Wildlife Branch
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : MINN:31951D00279612V
Author : Joachim Gratzfeld
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782831707419
This publication aims to contribute to planning and management approaches that minimize land degradation and desertification in arid and semi-arid zones as a result of extractive industries operations. Both operational and policy guidance are included to help those government departments responsible for the licensing, planning and monitoring of extractive industries activities to take account of environment and development issues in their decision-making.
Author : J. Lemons,Reginald Victor,Daniel Schaffer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461503750
On the eve of the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), held in autumn 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan recommended five specific areas as focal points of discussion for the global forum: Water, energy, health, agriculture and biodiversity. In his address, "Towards a Sustainable Future," delivered just four months before the WSSD, Secretary General Annan contended that concrete progress in each of these areas, often referred to by their acronym WEHAB, would be key to improving the quality of life not only in the developing world but across the globe. For most people, I think it is fair to say that the inclusion of biodiversity in a list that focuses on basic human needs may not be self-evident. Water, energy, health and agriculture, yes. But why biodiversity? The truth is that biodiversity is just as critical to global well-being as water, energy, agriculture and health. This is because biodiversity both drives and shapes nature's intricate and dynamic structure in an enduring form and force that enables both current and future generations to enjoy its bounty.
Author : Mattheus F. A. Goosen,Walid H. Shayya
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1566767717
This three volume series presents a broad and integrated approach to water management, purification, and conservation in arid climates. Volume one includes an introductory chapter on water problems and water resources in arid climates followed by specific chapters covering various aspects of water management. Volumes two and three deal with water purification and water conservation, respectively. Many textbooks on water issues normally deal with only one of these areas. This series covers all three areas with an emphasis on the problems faced by arid regions. The three volume series will appeal to industry specialists in desalination and wastewater treatment, irrigation engineers, graduate and undergraduate students in hydrology, water management and conservation professionals, government personnel involved in water resources development, decision makers, environmentalists, employees of the petrochemical industry, and individuals wishing to specialize in water management, purification and conservation.
Author : T. W. Hoekstra,Moshe Shachak
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0252067177
Offers various directions for both research and management.
Author : Gustave Gintzburger
Publisher : Editions Quae
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 2876145553
This abundantly illustrated book presents a panorama of the biodiversity, climatology and flora of the arid zones of Uzbekistan and describes around 150 dominant range species, with their ecology, utilization and range rehabilitation techniques. It should contribute to a better understanding of these little-known arid zones of Central Asia and to the conservation and rational use of their fragile natural resources.
Author : Karmaoui, Ahmed
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781522573883
Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones is an essential reference source that studies the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in dry regions and examines various strategic local, national, and international policy developments to help overcome these impacts. Featuring research on topics such as poverty reduction, climate change, and adaption policies, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and technology developers who want to improve their understanding of climate change impact, vulnerability, and sustainability, and the strategic role of adaptation and mitigation.
Author : J.D. Rhoades
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : 8172333773
Author : Phoebe Koundouri,Katia Karousakis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845429973
Water deficiency in many arid and semi-arid regions in Southern Europe is becoming a major constraint for economic welfare and sustainable regional development. These regions are characterised by high spatial and temporal imbalances of water demand and supply, seasonal water uses, inadequate water resources and poor institutional water management. The aim of this book is to formulate appropriate strategies and guidelines for water management necessary for the formulation and implementation of integrated sustainable management of water resources. Lessons are learned from various case studies, which examine competing water use patterns, compare governance structures and how these have evolved in response to scarcity, and structural and non-structural instruments to address water deficiency. Water Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions will appeal to policymakers in relevant countries as well as to scholars and researchers of environmental studies and economics.
Author : Mohammad Jafari,Ali Tavili,Fatemeh Panahi,Ehsan Zandi Esfahan,Majid Ghorbani
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319548289
This book provides an overview of arid and semi-arid lands conditions, their general characteristics, methods of management, conservation, exploitation and reclamation. It also focuses on how to utilize the potential of arid lands with the minimum manipulation and alteration. Arid and semi-arid areas represent a major part of natural ecosystems not only in Iran, but around the world, and mismanagement and inappropriate exploitation of these areas may lead to further gradual degradation. As such, an understanding of the characteristics of these areas is vital if they are to be conserved and reclaimed.
Author : American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120329557
Author : J. R. Goodin,David K. Northington
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483272276
Plant Resources of Arid and Semiarid Lands: A Global Perspective is a collection of papers that evaluates the existing native plant resources in the arid and semiarid regions. The papers deal with the resources found in these arid regions such as food potential, forage, fuel, fiber, medicinal or industrial uses. The book covers the arid regions of Africa, Australia, the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, North America, China, South America, and the USSR. The treatment of these regions includes geographical descriptions such as area, annual precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind ranges or patterns, and seasons. These papers also discuss the effects of topography on water drainage and loss, the basic soil types, holding capacity, water runoffs, and the availability of water (surface and subsurface), The book examines the current and projected growth rates for relevant countries and dry regions in each continent. These papers discuss the economic output from arid lands, the balance of trade, current or developing resources, as well as the prospects of these countries with dry regions. The book also focuses on the types of plants found in these regions whether these are used for food, forage, medicine or for industry. This collection is suitable for environmentalists, ecologists, sociologist, anthropologists, and researchers involved in biological and environmental conservation.
Author : A.E. Hall,G.H. Cannell,H.W. Lawton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642673283
The semi-arid zones of the world are fragile ecosystems which are being sub stantially modified by the activities of mankind. Increasing human populations have resulted in greater demands on semi-arid zones for providing human susten ance and the possibility that this may enhance desertification is a grave concern. These zones are harsh habitats for humans. The famines that resulted from drought during the late 1960's and the 1970's in the African Sahel illustrated the unreliability of present agricultural systems in this zone. Large fluctuations in ag ricultural production have occurred in semi-arid zones of Australia, North Ameri ca, and the Soviet Union due to periodic droughts, even though considerable ag ricultural technology has been devoted to agricultural development in these zones. The challenge to mankind is to manage these different semi-arid zones so that pro ductivity is increased and stabilized, and environmental deterioration is decreased. Irrigation can be used to increase and stabilize agricultural production in semi-arid zones as discussed in Volume 5 of this series, Arid Zone Irrigation. The present volume, Agriculture in Semi-Arid Environments, focuses on dryland farming in semi-arid zones, and is relevant to the large areas of the world where rainfall is limiting and where water is not available for irrigation. This volume is designed to assist agricultural development in these areas and consists of reviews and analyses of available information by scientists working in Africa, Australia, and at the U ni versity of California.
