Improving Watershed Management in Developing Countries
Author | : Carlos Pérez |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 15 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Watershed management |
ISBN | : 9780850036763 |
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Author | : Carlos Pérez |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 15 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Watershed management |
ISBN | : 9780850036763 |
Author | : Edgar Hernández Becerra |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9789251033159 |
Author | : OECD |
Publisher | : OECD Publishing |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2003-02-21 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9264099506 |
This publication brings together the recent work of the OECD on water management issues. It identifies the main policy challenges addressed by that work for sustainable water management.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : |
Proceedings over strategieen, benaderingen en systemen voor een geintegreerd waterbeheer
Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Soil Resources, Development and Conservation Service |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9789251004302 |
Recommendations of the working groups; Technical papers.
Author | : Peter F. Ffolliott |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1461505895 |
We must enhance the effectiveness ofland stewardship and management of the world's natural resources to meet a growing global population's need for conservation, sustainable development, and use of land, water, and other natural resources. Ecosystem-based, mul tiple-use land stewardship is necessary when considering the present and future uses ofland, water, and other natural resources on an operationally efficient scale. We need holistically planned and carefully implemented watershed management practices, projects, and pro grams to accommodate the increasing demand for commodities and amenities, clear water, open space, and uncluttered landscapes. An international conference in Tucson, Arizona, from March 13 to 16, 2000, examined these needs and increased people's awareness of the contributions that ecosystem-based, multiple-use watershed management can make to future land stewardship. The conference was sponsored by the School of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Arizona; the College of Agriculture, University of Arizona; the Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service; the Research Center for Conservation of Water Resources and Disaster Pre vention, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan; the Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota; the Center for Integrated Natural Resources and Agriculture Man agement, University of Minnesota; the Centro de Investigaciones Biologicas del Noreste, Mexico; the International Arid Lands Consortium; the USDA Natural Resources Conserva tion Service; the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior; the Salt River Project, Phoenix, Arizona; the Southern Arizona Chapter, Southwestern Section of the Society of American Foresters; and IUFRO Working Party 8. 04. 04, Erosion Control by Watershed Management.
Author | : Suhas P. Wani |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 498 |
Release | : 2011-09-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 041588277X |
This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the realization of improved rainfed agriculture yield in semi-arid and dry land areas. The incentive of watershed programs is to increase the return on investment with over 20% for 65% of the projects that are currently underperforming. Besides techniques to improve the livelihood of the many small-scale farmers in developing countries, it includes examples and case studies for further support. The methods discussed have recently shown to be successful and economically remunerative in India and in various African countries. Intended for professionals (investors, policy makers), researchers and (post) graduate students working on dry land and sustainable agriculture and water and natural resources management. Suited for courses in dry land agriculture, soil and water management and watershed development.
Author | : M.S. Peterson |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 303 |
Release | : 1991-03-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0080870325 |
Water resources exploitation has been regarded as a way of initiating economic development in many countries. Planning concepts are now changing. Thorough environmental studies, sociological and economic studies now preceed project formulation. Justification solely on the basis of benefit cost studies is no longer sufficient for many development agencies. The broader approach is introduced in this book, but the real emphasis is on the situation in and needs of developing countries.Some of the problems experienced in building water resources in developing countries are described in this book, and methods of solution based on the limited experience of the authors, are offered. These range from use of unbiased common sense, coupled with a close understanding of people's requirements, to a comprehensive computer simulated planning model. Some types of water resources development are described in more detail. These include irrigation, hydro electric power and rural water supply. Sections on socio-economics and human resource development are also included, as well as on data collection, and project planning. Lessons from the failure of multimillion dollar projects are not hard to come by, and examples and pointers which will assist future planners are given. Attention is paid to the need for aid to include training and to stimulate local economies. However big water projects appear, they cannot escape the effects of the rest of the country's economy. Attention is also drawn to environmental problems, particularly soil erosion, often caused by water resources development. The fact that water resources development cannot be carried out by engineers only, is recognized. The input of many professions, and vast experience, is needed. Drawn on international case studies, much of the material has been presented in postgraduate courses by the authors.
Author | : Ina T. Porras |
Publisher | : IIED |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Watershed management |
ISBN | : 1843696533 |
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 76 |
Release | : 1991-02-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0309046416 |
How can high-growth areas such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America sustain agricultural production for current and future generations? Toward Sustainability explores research priorities to support sustainable agriculture. The book identifies six areas that could offer great rewards: addressing institutional constraints on resource conservation, enhancing soil biological processes, managing soil properties, improving water resource management, matching crops to environments, and effectively incorporating social and cultural dimensions into research. Also highlighted is the importance of developing collaborative, integrated research strategies and flexible mechanisms to periodically evaluate and reassess research priorities.