Rattan Lal, Thomas Iivari, John M. Kimble

Soil Degradation in the United States (eBook, ePUB)

Extent, Severity, and Trends

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Written by world-renowned experts, this book is a ready references and data source for soil scientists and professionals in related fields. Section I discusses basic processes, concepts, definitions, land use change, and global trends. Section II provides the data on soil degradation by various processes such as water and wind erosion, salt build-up, and soil contamination. Section III summarizes the magnitude and severity of degradation and addresses policy issues in relation to economic and environmental impact. Several appendices provide much needed information on past trends and future projections. The book provides a detailed examination the magnitude and severity of soil degradation.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. September 2003
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781135464677
• Artikelnr.: 57530996

Autorenporträt

Rattan Lal, Thomas Iivari, John M. Kimble

Inhaltsangabe

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.