The Countryside Notebook

by Soffe, Richard J.

• ISBN13: 9781405112314
• ISBN10: 140511231X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-12
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

For all those who work, live in or simply enjoy the countryside, this new textbook is the essential reference guide. Developed to complement Primrose McConnell's Agricultural Notebook (now in its 20th Edition under the Editorship of Richard Soffe) The Countryside Notebook explores contemporary issues such as Social Capital and Rural Sociology, alongside the more traditional areas of Game, Aquaculture and Equine, offering the reader: * Useful lists of further reading, references and websites at the end of each chapter * Contributions from a wide range of experts * International scope with content relevant to temperate climates outside the UK * Additional support through a companion website The book is divided into four accessible sections: Rural Development, Rural Society and Government, Rural Environment and The Rural Economy. Carefully developed to meet the needs of anyone studying courses in agricultural sciences, countryside management, rural studies, rural environment and countryside environment. Students, lecturers, managers and consultants in these areas will find this book a valuable purchase. All libraries in universities and colleges where these subjects are studied and taught will find it a welcome addition to their shelves.

Author Biography

Richard J. Soffe is the author of The Countryside Notebook, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements	ix
Contributors	x
Part 1 Rural Development	1	(12)
One thousand years of rural life	3	(10)
P. Brassley
Introduction	3	(1)
Rural population, society and government	3	(2)
The rural economy	5	(3)
The rural environment: wildlife and landscape	8	(2)
Conclusions	10	(1)
References	10	(1)
Useful website	11	(2)
Part 2 Rural Society and Government	13	(52)
An introduction to contemporary rural economies	15	(6)
M. Winter
M. Lobley
Introduction	15	(1)
Characteristics of rural economies	15	(1)
Rural businesses	16	(1)
Local economies	17	(1)
Embeddedness, networks and social capital	18	(1)
Governance	19	(1)
Conclusions	19	(1)
Acknowledgements	19	(1)
References	19	(2)
More than the picturesque: An introduction to contemporary rural society	21	(9)
M. Reed
M. Lobley
Introduction	21	(1)
The rural idyll	22	(1)
Poverty and rural life	22	(1)
Social exclusion	23	(1)
The role of social networks and social capital	24	(1)
Beyond the motorway network: the experience of social exclusion	25	(1)
`Getting on your bike'	26	(2)
Conclusions	28	(1)
Acknowledgement	29	(1)
References	29	(1)
Countryside law	30	(14)
T. Felton
Introduction	30	(1)
The English legal system	30	(3)
Legal aspects of ownership, possession and occupation of the countryside	33	(7)
Nature conservation	40	(2)
Agri-environmental schemes	42	(1)
Pesticides and pollution	42	(1)
Conclusions	43	(1)
Further reading	43	(1)
Useful websites	43	(1)
Rural planning	44	(21)
P. Tyler
P. Warner
Introduction	44	(1)
The nature and operation of the planning system	44	(1)
The aims of the planning system	44	(1)
Processes and players	45	(3)
The development control process	48	(2)
Where do I get advice?	50	(1)
Rural planning issues	50	(1)
The strategic context	50	(2)
Local rural planning issues	52	(9)
Further reading	61	(4)
Part 3 The Rural Environment	65	(36)
Nature conservation	67	(13)
E. Williams
Introduction	67	(1)
Aims and rationale	67	(1)
History	68	(2)
Organizations	70	(2)
Funds	72	(1)
Scientific requirements in nature conservation	73	(5)
Practical habitat management skills	78	(1)
Additional considerations	79	(1)
References	79	(1)
Further reading	79	(1)
Useful websites	79	(1)
Landscape	80	(15)
S. Blackburn
P. Brassley
Introduction	80	(1)
The origins of English landscapes	80	(3)
Landscape perception	83	(1)
Landscape evaluation	84	(1)
Landscape planning	84	(8)
References	92	(1)
Further reading	93	(1)
Useful websites	94	(1)
Building conservation	95	(6)
P.C. Child
Introduction	95	(1)
Historic buildings	95	(1)
The legal background	96	(1)
Building conservation in the countryside today	97	(1)
Financial help	98	(1)
Conservation techniques	99	(1)
Further reading	100	(1)
Useful websites	100	(1)
Part 4 The Rural Economy	101	(253)
The Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union	103	(17)
P. Brassley
M. Lobley
Background, institutions and the legislative process	103	(4)
Formation and development of the CAP	107	(4)
The CAP in practice	111	(7)
References	118	(1)
Further reading	119	(1)
Useful websites	119	(1)
Livestock production	120	(23)
R.A. Cooper
Livestock in Europe	120	(1)
Livestock production in the UK	120	(1)
Milk production	120	(6)
Beef production	126	(4)
Sheep production	130	(5)
Pig production	135	(1)
Goat production	136	(2)
Red deer	138	(1)
Poultry production	139	(2)
Glossary	141	(1)
References	142	(1)
Further reading	142	(1)
Useful websites	142	(1)
Cropping in the UK	143	(20)
A. Samuel
Introduction	143	(1)
Factors affecting UK cropping	143	(1)
Cereals	144	(6)
Oilseed crops	150	(3)
Grain legumes	153	(3)
Root crops	156	(3)
Minor crops	159	(1)
Conclusions	160	(1)
Glossary	160	(2)
Further reading	162	(1)
Useful websites	162	(1)
Grassland	163	(18)
R.J. Wilkins
Introduction	163	(1)
Grassland for animal production	163	(8)
Grassland in crop rotations	171	(1)
Grassland management for air and water quality	172	(3)
Grassland for recreation, biodiversity and landscape	175	(3)
Multifunctional grassland	178	(1)
References	178	(2)
Useful websites	180	(1)
Organic farming	181	(18)
N.H. Lampkin
Definitions and historical perspectives	181	(2)
Organic farming in practice	183	(5)
Organic farming as a business	188	(4)
Organic farming and society	192	(2)
Organic farming and agricultural policy	194	(1)
Future potential	195	(1)
References	196	(2)
Useful websites	198	(1)
Farm woodland management	199	(47)
A.D. Carter
I. Willoughby
Introduction	199	(1)
Setting management objectives	199	(1)
Timber production	199	(2)
Social objectives	201	(1)
Public involvement	202	(1)
Creating new woodlands	202	(21)
Managing existing woodlands	223	(3)
Improvement of timber quality in unmanaged woodland	226	(1)
Restoration of plantations in ancient woodland	227	(1)
Forest protection	227	(3)
Managing woodlands for conservation of biodiversity	230	(1)
Landscape design for farm woodlands	231	(1)
Forest management for non-timber end products	232	(2)
Forest management for timber end products	234	(7)
Forest investment	241	(1)
Integration of agriculture and forestry	241	(1)
Grants	242	(1)
References	243	(1)
Further reading	244	(1)
Useful websites	244	(1)
Useful addresses and sources of advice	244	(2)
Game bird management	246	(19)
S. Tapper
Shooting and the rise of game management	246	(2)
The principles of game management	248	(2)
Grouse management	250	(5)
Pheasant management	255	(4)
Influence on countryside biodiversity	259	(3)
References	262	(3)
Equine	265	(19)
J. Houghton Brown
The British horse industry	265	(3)
Enterprise and profitability	268	(3)
Premises	271	(1)
Yard management	272	(1)
Grassland care	273	(1)
Equine fundamentals	274	(5)
Feeding and nutrition	279	(2)
Welfare	281	(1)
Equine law	281	(2)
Acknowledgement	283	(1)
References	283	(1)
Further reading	283	(1)
Useful websites	283	(1)
Amenity fisheries and aquaculture	284	(15)
P. Haughton
D. Horsely
Introduction	284	(1)
Commercial aquaculture trends and production statistics	284	(4)
Production methods	288	(2)
Nutritional developments	290	(2)
Genetic developments	292	(1)
Safety and welfare issues	293	(1)
Bodies and organizations	294	(1)
Freshwater amenity/recreational fisheries	294	(3)
The ornamental industry	297	(1)
References	297	(1)
Further reading	298	(1)
Tourism	299	(13)
P.R. Brunt
What is tourism?	299	(1)
Benefits of tourism	299	(1)
Measuring the value of tourism	300	(1)
What is rural tourism?	301	(3)
Rural tourism issues	304	(2)
Farm tourism	306	(3)
Conclusions	309	(1)
References	310	(1)
Further reading	311	(1)
Useful websites	311	(1)
Marketing management	312	(21)
R. Soffe
Introduction	312	(1)
Definitions of marketing	312	(1)
The marketing information system (MIS)	313	(1)
Marketing strategy	314	(17)
References	331	(1)
Further reading	332	(1)
Useful websites	332	(1)
Managing people	333	(21)
M.A.H. Stone
Introduction	333	(1)
Job analysis and job design	333	(2)
Recruitment and pay	335	(2)
Interviewing	337	(2)
Discrimination	339	(1)
Control, guidance and negotiation	340	(4)
Training and development	344	(2)
Maintaining and increasing performance	346	(2)
Working patterns and environment	348	(3)
Glossary	351	(1)
References	352	(1)
Further reading	352	(1)
Useful websites	353	(1)
Index	354