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SOIL DEGRADATION IN THE UNITED STATES
EXTENT, SEVERITY, AND TRENDS |
| By: |
Rattan Lal, Thomas Iivari, John M. Kimble |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£240.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1566705347 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781566705349 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
25 September, 2003 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Discusses basic processes, definitions, land use change, and global trends. This book provides the data on soil degradation by various processes such as water and wind erosion, salt build-up, and soil contamination. It summarizes the magnitude and severity of degradation and addresses policy issues in relation to economic and environmental impact. |
| Synopsis: |
Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S., including water erosion, wind erosion, C depletion, soil compaction, salt build-up, and soil contamination. In addition, it addresses policy issues with regard to economic and environmental impact, land use change, and global trends. It covers past trends and future projections regarding soil degradation. The book provides a ready reference and data source for soil scientists and researchers, agronomists, environmentalists, land use planners, land managers, and policy makers. |
| Illustrations: |
79 black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Lewis Publishers,U.S. |
| Returns: |
Returnable |