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Farming with nature [[electronic resource] ] : the science and practice of ecoagriculture / / [edited by] Sara J. Scherr, Jeffrey A. McNeely



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Titolo: Farming with nature [[electronic resource] ] : the science and practice of ecoagriculture / / [edited by] Sara J. Scherr, Jeffrey A. McNeely Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Washington, : Island Press, c2007
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (468 p.)
Disciplina: 630
Soggetto topico: Sustainable agriculture
Biodiversity conservation
Altri autori: ScherrSara J  
McNeelyJeffrey A  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto: Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes; Acknowledgments; Preface; 1: The Challenge for Ecoagriculture; Part I: Agricultural Production in Ecoagricultural Landscapes; 2: Scientific Assessment of Ecoagriculture Systems; 3: Biodiversity in Agroecosystems; 4: Perennial Grains; 5: Domesticating and Marketing Novel Crops; 6: Tropical Agroforestry; 7: Livestock Systems; Part II: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management in Ecoagriculture Landscapes; 8: Designing Agricultural Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation; 9: Pollinators
10: From Integrated Pest Management to Adaptive Ecosystem Management11: Watershed Management; 12: Exploiting Ecological Disturbance; 13: Irrigation; 14: Remote Sensing; Part III: Institutional Foundations for Ecoagriculture; 15: Community Stewardship of Biodiversity; 16: Community Leadership in Ecoagriculture; 17: Planning at a Landscape Scale; 18: Research Partnerships; 19: Multistakeholder Partnerships; 20: Restructuring the Supply Chain; 21: Paying Farmers for Stewardship; 22: Policy Implications and Knowledge Gaps; About the Authors; Index
Sommario/riassunto: Farming with Nature offers a synthesis of the state of knowledge of key topics in ecoagriculture. The book is a unique collaboration among renowned agricultural and ecological scientists, leading field conservationists, and farm and community leaders to synthesize knowledge and experience across sectors.
Titolo autorizzato: Farming with nature  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-59726-757-0
1-4356-7661-0
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910782381603321
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