Integrated Land Use Planning For Sustainable Agriculture And Rural Development

Author : M. V. Rao,V. Suresh Babu,Suman Chandra,G. Ravindra Chary
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498720014

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Integrated Land Use Planning for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development by M. V. Rao,V. Suresh Babu,Suman Chandra,G. Ravindra Chary Pdf

Land represents an important resource for the economic life of a majority of people in the world. The way people handle and use land resources impacts their social and economic well-being as well as the sustained quality of land resources. Land use planning is also integral to water resources development and management for agriculture, industry, drinking water, and power generation. This valuable work brings to the forefront the state of practice of land use planning in India, highlighting governmental programs and research with wide-ranging chapters on important topics. Covering various agro-ecosystem, including irrigated, rainfed, coastal, semi-arid, arid (drylands), and hill and mountain (temperate) regions, this volume discusses a variety of issues related to sustainable agriculture and rural development. Chapters address the following questions: •What are the sources, scales, and quality of land resources and land use data for efficient planning • Which are the agroecological systems hot spots that are have been degraded? How can these areas be rejuvenated in terms of quality? • What should be the unit of planning for a holistic approach for the conservation and efficient use of natural resources at different administrative levels and domains? • What are the roles of state land use boards and district planning committees? • How can various programs be integrated and implemented by central and state agencies? • What are the technologies, new policies, and support systems required to address sustainable land use? • What are the legal issues? • What should be the role of communities in planning for poverty alleviation and integrated planning for sustainable agriculture based livelihoods? • What is the role GIS in sustainable agriculture and rural development? With high population growth, endemic poverty, and weak existing institutional capacity for land management, India (and other regions of the world) require strong scientific and strategically important land use policies and methods for sustainable development. This book helps to show the way. This volume is being published in association with the Centre for Agrarian Studies and Disaster Mitigation of the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD and PR).

Author : Gerard E. D’Souza,Tesfa G. Gebremedhin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429794216

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Sustainability in Agricultural and Rural Development by Gerard E. D’Souza,Tesfa G. Gebremedhin Pdf

First published in 1998, this book provides a broad but in-depth description of the issues, concepts, methods of analysis, and empirical results related to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural communities. Specifically, it examines the relationships between sustainability and individual topics such as technology, information, population, gender, land use, community, and public policy. A unique aspect of this book is that the topics addressed have not previously been explored together in one publication. With sustainability as the common link, data and evidence are presented and then interpreted in light of individual perspective and experience, in the process advancing our knowledge of this important field. The book comprises of 12 chapters written by prominent authors who come from government and non-government organizations as well as from various academic institutions and disciplines. This book is ideal for a seminar course. It is particularly intended for students in production agriculture, rural sociology, economics and public policy, environmental sciences, geography and land use planning, and other social sciences. Its rich insights make it a useful source of information for policy makers. It can also be used as a reference by professional economists and other researchers interested in issues relating to sustainable agricultural and rural development. While the coverage of some topics is, by necessity, more technical, the book is compiled with a general audience in mind. Thus, it should be of interest to anyone concerned with agriculture, natural resources and rural issues, particularly as they relate to the future of agriculture and of rural communities.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Land and Water Development Division
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015038551712

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Planning for Sustainable Use of Land Resources by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Land and Water Development Division Pdf

The objectives of the workshop, for which initiative was jointly taken by FAO and the Government of the Netherlands were to call for an integrated approach to the planning and management of land resources through re-organizing and, where necessary, strengthening of decision-making structures, including policies and planning and management structures

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251098967

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Land resource planning for sustainable land management by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

In a context of escalating food demand and pressure on natural resources, this study emphasizes the importance of land evaluation and land-use planning. Only with a rational use of resources can we enhance productivity while maintaining resilient ecosystems. The publication stresses the importance of collaborative processes to meet the interwoven challenges of population growth, competition for limited resources, land degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change.

Author : J. B. Hardaker,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251041040

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Guidelines for the Integration of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Into Agricultural Policies by J. B. Hardaker,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Policy objectives for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) may be summed up as the pursuit of the goals of growth, equity, efficiency and sustainability. Growth is important to meet the food needs of growing populations with rising incomes and to provide continued sustainable livelihoods for rural people in the future . Equity is important in terms of the relief of poverty and deprivation for this and future generations. Efficiency matters since we cannot afford to waste resources. Finally, sustainability is the objective that has come into increased prominence with the recognition of the significant threats that exist to future welfare and the environment. Sustainability has many dimensions and interpretations but, in the context of agriculture, embraces food security, responsibility in resource use and environmental management, and the resilience of production systems to shocks and challenges. There is interdependence between each of these four objectives, so that the pursuit of SARD requires an integrated approach to policy making in which all four aspects are considered.--Publisher's description.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251031312

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Land Use Planning Applications by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821374338

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Sustainable Land Management Sourcebook by World Bank Pdf

Policies promoting pro-poor agricultural growth are the key to helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals especially the goal of halving poverty and hunger by 2015. The public sector, private sector, and civil society organizations are working to enhance productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector to reduce rural poverty and sustain the natural resource base. The pathways involve participation by rural communities, science and technology, knowledge generation and further learning, capacity enhancement, and institution building. Sustainable land management (SLM) an essential component of such policies will help to ensure the productivity of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and hydrology. SLM will also support a range of ecosystem services on which agriculture depends. The 'Sustainable Land Management Sourcebook' provides a knowledge repository of tested practices and innovative resource management approaches that are currently being tested. The diverse menu of options represents the current state of the art of good land management practices. Section one identifies the need and scope for SLM and food production in relation to cross-sector issues such as freshwater and forest resources, regional climate and air quality, and interactions with biodiversity conservation and increasingly valuable ecosystem services. Section two categorizes the diversity of land management systems globally and the strategies for improving household livelihoods in each system type. Section three presents a range of investment notes that summarize good practice, as well as innovative activity profiles that highlight design of successful or innovative investments. Section four identifies easy-to-access, Web-based resources relevant for land and natural resource managers. The 'Sourcebook' is a living document that will be periodically updated and expanded as new material and findings become available on good land management practices. This book will be of interest to project managers and practitioners working to enhance land and natural resource management in developing countries.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821365975

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Sustainable Land Management by World Bank Pdf

Land is the integrating component of all livelihoods depending on farm, forest, rangeland, or water (rivers, lakes, coastal marine) habitats. Due to varying political, social, and economic factors, the heavy use of natural resources to supply a rapidly growing global population and economy has resulted in the unintended mismanagement and degradation of land and ecosystems. Sustainable Land Management provides strategic focus to the implementation of sustainable land management (SLM) components of the World Bank's development strategies. SLM is a knowledge-based procedure that integrates land, water, biodiversity, and environmental management to meet rising food and fiber demands while sustainaing livelihoods and the environment. This book, aimed at policy makers, project managers, and development organization, articulates priorities for investment in SLM and natural resource management and indentifies the policy, institutional, and incentive reform options that will accelerate the adoption of SLM productivity improvements and pro-poor growth.

Author : Floyd W. Dykeman
Publisher : Sackville, N.B. : Rural and Small Town Research and Studies Programme, Department of Geography, Mount Allison University
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89030536833

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Integrated Rural Planning and Development by Floyd W. Dykeman Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Soil Resources, Management, and Conservation Service
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9251032823

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Guidelines for Land-use Planning by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Soil Resources, Management, and Conservation Service Pdf

Foreword. Nature and scope. Overview of the planning process. Steps in land-use planning. Methods and sources.

Author : I.R. Bowler,C.R. Bryant,C. Cocklin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401734714

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The Sustainability of Rural Systems by I.R. Bowler,C.R. Bryant,C. Cocklin Pdf

This book examines the interaction of the dimensions of economy, society, and environment in the context of rural systems. It embraces a wide range of topics, including globalization and reregulation in sustainable food production, conservation and sustainability, the development of sustainable rural communities, and sustainable rural-urban interaction. It is relevant to advanced-level students, teachers, researchers, policymakers and agency workers.

Author : David Dent,D. Barry Dalal-Clayton,Olivier Dubois
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849774277

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Rural Planning in Developing Countries by David Dent,D. Barry Dalal-Clayton,Olivier Dubois Pdf

This book provides an international perspective on rural planning, focused on developing countries. It examines conventional development planning and innovative local planning approaches, drawing together lessons from recent experience of rural planning and land use. The authors examine past and current practice and ways that land use planning and management of natural resources can underpin sustainable local livelihoods. They draw on case studies from Africa, Asia and Latin America to present findings relevant throughout the developing world.

Author : Desmond McNeill,Ingrid Nesheim,Floor Brouwer
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781781002476

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Land Use Policies for Sustainable Development by Desmond McNeill,Ingrid Nesheim,Floor Brouwer Pdf

The urgent need to enhance sustainable development in developing countries has never been greater: poverty levels are growing, land conversions are uncontrolled, and there is rapid loss of biodiversity through land use change. This timely book highlights the need for integrated assessment tools for developing countries, considering the long-term impacts of decisions taken today. The success of land use policies has in the past often been hampered by the fact that we simply do not know enough about their impact on sustainable development across developing countries. This book contributes to bridging this knowledge gap whilst facilitating the successful design and implementation of land use policies. The challenge of land use changes in response to changes in the policy environment – macro policy, agricultural and forest policy, environmental policy – is explored with a focus on the South. Detailed case studies encompassing seven countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America are presented via a common framework of analysis. In each case, sustainable development concerns are identified from environmental, economic and social perspectives. The interrelated causes of these problems are analysed by identifying key drivers and relevant land use policies, and the potential impact of prioritized land use policies are then discussed. This important book will prove invaluable to academics, researchers, postgraduate students and policy makers concerned with land-use planning, sustainable development and environmental studies.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251035865

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New Directions for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : D. Barry Dalal-Clayton,David Dent,Olivier Dubois
Publisher : IIED
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Land use
ISBN : 9781899825738

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Rural Planning in the Developing World with a Special Focus on Natural Resources by D. Barry Dalal-Clayton,David Dent,Olivier Dubois Pdf