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Author : Matlock W. G.,W. Gerald Matlock
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Nature
ISBN : 371860051X
Author : Charles Hutchinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1457 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429722035
The international conference Arid Lands: Today and Tomorrow drew more than 400 participants from over 3 S countries to Tucson, Arizona, for one week in October of 19 8 S. The diversity of presenters, disciplines and subject matters addressed contributed to an interesting and informative conference. The papers presented in this volume represent the efforts of scientists and other individuals who, through their various disciplines, are addressing the problems of and opportunities presented by the arid lands of the world. A committee of five scientists reviewed for substance. relevance and their contribution to the conference the 284 abstracts that were submitted. They selected 146 for presentation at the conference and of those papers presented, 128 were received for inclusion in the proceedings.
Author : Harold E. Dregne
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3718601680
First Published in 1983. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : I. Arnon
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 992 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780444599568
Throughout history, man has, by over-use, consistently reduced the productive capacity of dry lands. This degradation of one-third of the land area of the globe is, unfortunately, increasing. In recent years, world interest has turned to the problems of pollution of the environment and the impending food shortage as world population grows explosively. Thus the attention of international and other agricultural bodies has turned to the need for preserving and developing more effectively the agricultural potential of these areas. This book provides a comprehensive review of present knowledge of the agriculture of dry lands, with special emphasis on measures for conserving their natural resources. Management practices are described which aim at optimizing productivity of rainfed and irrigated agriculture without adverse effects on sustainability. Land use in the dry regions, and its evolution throughout history is described and analysed, and the lessons to be learnt from destructive technologies are stressed. In particular, current proposals for an alternative agriculture are discussed and their justification is questioned. This is a generalist work, which specialists can also find interesting, not only in their own discipline but as a concise way of acquainting themselves with the state-of-the-art in associated fields. Increasing specialisation with each discipline using its own vocabulary leads inevitably to communication problems, and the need for multi-disciplinary teams makes inter-discipline communication indispensible.
Author : United Nations Centre for Human Settlements
Publisher : UN-HABITAT
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 9280711601
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Natural resources
ISBN : CORNELL:31924000728547
Author : Christopher J. Barrow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781317885207
First published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : John Opie,Char Miller,Kenna Lang Archer
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781496207265
The Ogallala aquifer, a vast underground water reserve extending from South Dakota through Texas, is the product of eons of accumulated glacial melts, ancient Rocky Mountain snowmelts, and rainfall, all percolating slowly through gravel beds hundreds of feet thick. Ogallala: Water for a Dry Land is an environmental history and historical geography that tells the story of human defiance and human commitment within the Ogallala region. It describes the Great Plains' natural resources, the history of settlement and dryland farming, and the remarkable irrigation technologies that have industrialized farming in the region. This newly updated third edition discusses three main issues: long-term drought and its implications, the efforts of several key groundwater management districts to regulate the aquifer, and T. Boone Pickens's failed effort to capture water from the aquifer to supply major Texas urban areas. This edition also describes the fierce independence of Texas ranchers and farmers who reject any governmental or bureaucratic intervention in their use of water, and it updates information about the impact of climate change on the aquifer and agriculture. Read Char Miller's article on theconversation.com to learn more about the Ogallala Aquifer.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Arid regions
ISBN : MINN:31951P00529417Q
Author : Ernest A. Engelbert,Ann Foley Scheuring
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520310926
Agricultural production in the semi-arid western United States is dependent on irrigation. Population in the seventeen western states has been and is expected to continue increasing. Groundwater levels are declining throughout the region with long-term pumping and increased demands leading to greater pumping lifts and costs, land subsidence, and salt water intrusion into groundwater basins. Construction and operation costs of future water development in these states will be great, both in dollars and in economic and social effects. Competition for the available water supply due to increased demands in both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors continues to increase. Although considerable attention has been given to some aspects of declining water supplies for irrigated agriculture in particular areas, this is the first volume to adress in a comprehensive manner the effects of scarce water supplies on agricultural production and the resultant impacts at regional, state, national, and international levels. Over seventy experts, representing all the major physical and social sciences as well as industries examine the issues and conclude that important decisions must be made at all levels of government and private enterprise if the prosperity and quality of life in the region are to be maintained. Specific technical, economic, institutional, and managerial solutions are recommended to forestall an impending water crisis. All segments of society--agriculturalists, urbanites, food processors, land developers, environmentalists, and others--have major stakes in the outcome of any action for future water supplies and distribution in the West. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.
Author : Susan Luckman,Nicola Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781474259569
Craft Economies provides a wide-ranging exploration of contemporary craft production, situating practices of amateur and professional making within a wider creative economy. Contributors address a diverse range of practices, sites and forms of making in a wide range of regional and national contexts, from floristry to ceramics and from crochet to coding. The volume considers the role of digital practices of making and the impact of the maker's movement as part of larger trends around customisation, on-demand production, and the possibilities of 3D printing and digital manufacturing.
Author : Robert Maliva,Thomas Missimer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642291043
A large part of the global population lives in arid lands which have low rainfall and often lack the water required for sustainable population and economic growth. This book presents a comprehensive description of the hydrogeology and hydrologic processes at work in arid lands. It describes the techniques that can be used to assess and manage the water resources of these areas with an emphasis on groundwater resources, including recent advances in hydrologic evaluation and the differences between how aquifer systems behave in arid lands versus more humid areas. Water management techniques are described and summarized to show how a more comprehensive approach to water management is required in these areas, including the need to be aware of cultural sensitivities and conditions unique to many arid regions. The integration of existing resources with the addition of new water sources, such as desalination of brackish water and seawater, along with reusing treated wastewater, will be required to meet future water supply needs. Also, changing climatic conditions will force water management systems to be more robust so that future water supply demands can be met as droughts become more intense and rainfall events become more intense. A range of water management techniques are described and discussed in order to illustrate the methods for integrating these measures within the context of arid lands conditions.
Author : Safei Hamed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015054273340
Two topics are brought together in this study: landscape planning objectives and the development of the arid regions of the Middle East. It reviews the literature, presents a conceptual analysis, examines case studies, suggests a comprehensive system for determining public objectives, and reports empirical research. This work should provide landscape planners and political decision-makers with some practical tools and theoretical concepts that will be helpful to the development process.
Author : David A. Bainbridge
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1610910826
Dryland degradation and desertification now affect almost a billion people around the world. Tragically, the biological resources and productivity of millions of acres of land are lost to desertification each year because people remain unaware of strategies and techniques that could improve yields, reduce risk, and begin healing the world's deserts. A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration is the first book to offer practical, field-tested solutions to this critical problem. Author David Bainbridge has spent more than 25 years actively involved in restoring lands across the American Southwest. A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration presents the results of his years of fieldwork, as well as research and experience from scientists and practitioners around the globe. The book discusses the ecology of desert plants, explores the causes of desertification and land abuse, and outlines the processes and procedures needed to evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor desert restoration projects. It sets forth economical and practical field-tested solutions for understanding site characteristics, selecting and growing plants, and ensuring that they survive with a minimal amount of water and care. Each chapter represents a guide to a critical topic for environmental restoration; extensive photographs, diagrams and drawings give detailed information for immediate application, and additional resources are included in appendixes. A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration is the first comprehensive book focused on restoring arid regions, and clearly demonstrates that arid lands can be successfully rehabilitated. In addition to restorationists, the book will be an invaluable resource for anyone working in arid lands, including farmers, ranchers, gardeners, landscapers, outdoor recreation professionals, and activists.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789291462469