Land Resource Potential and Constraints at Regional and Country Levels

Land Resource Potential and Constraints at Regional and Country Levels
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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251044292
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This publication provides an overview of the world's land resources characteristics, their status and limitations at a global, regional and national level. The statistics given include data on soil, climate and terrain characteristics and constraints, human-induced land degradation status and desertification risk. A comparative analysis of national land resource potential is included. A link is made between the land resource limitations and the population affected.

Land Resources Information Systems for Food Security in SADC Countries

Land Resources Information Systems for Food Security in SADC Countries
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251044278
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The purpose of the workshop was to promote Land Resources Information Systems (LRIS) and their application in the assessment, mapping and monitoring of land in relation to food security in the South African Development Community (SADC) countries. The workshop reviewed advances made both within and outside SADC. Experiences were discussed and a plan of action prepared to promote future reporting and exchange of information, data expertise and experiences in land information using technical cooperation among developing countries