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
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| 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
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| 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 |
| ISBN: | 1-59726-757-0 |
| 1-4356-7661-0 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910782381603321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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