Where the Land is Greener: Case Studies and Analysis of Soil and Water Conservation Initiatives Worldwide [Paperback]

United Nations (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9290813393 | ISBN-13: 978-9290813392 | Publication Date: February 23, 2007 | Edition: First Edition

This publication looks at soil and water conservation from a global perspective. In total, 42 soil and water conservation technologies and 28 approaches are described each on four pages with photographs, graphs and line drawings from more than 20 countries around the world. These and many other experiences deserve to be documented, analysed and used for decision support. The book is, furthermore, a prototype for national and regional compilations of sustainable land management practices.

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: United Nations Environment Programme; First Edition edition (February 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9290813393
• ISBN-13: 978-9290813392
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,793,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soil and Water Conservation Inspiro-pak, June 17, 2008

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Stewart Brand (Sausalito, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where the Land is Greener: Case Studies and Analysis of Soil and Water Conservation Initiatives Worldwide (Paperback)

There are so many ways to de-trash land, and so many best practices that have emerged all over the world, it's wonderful to see a great array all in one place. This is a highly evolved land restoration toolkit.