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9781428318687

Managing Our Natural Resources

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  • ISBN13:

    9781428318687

  • ISBN10:

    1428318682

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-03-26
  • Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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Summary

The updated fifth edition of this introductory book provides an overview of the broad field of natural resources management ranging from forestry to air quality to wildlife management to solid waste management. Full color photos and illustrations have been added throughout, and new case studies explore current real-life issues encountered in natural resource management.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Our Natural Resources
A History of Conservation in the United States
Concepts in Natural Resources Management
Soil And Land Resources
Soil Characteristics
Soil Erosion
Controlling Erosion on the Farm
Nonfarm Erosion Control
Rangeland Management
Landfills and Solid Waste Management
Wetland Preservation and Management
Land-Use Planning
Careers in Soil Management
Water And Air Resources
Water Supply and Water Users
Water Pollution
Water Purification and Waste Water Treatment
Water-Use Planning
Air and Air Quality
Careers in Water and Air Management
Forest Resources
Our Forests and Their Products
Woodland Management
Forest Enemies and Their Control
Fire!
Careers in Forestry
Fish And Wildlife Resources
Fish and Wildlife in America
Game Management
Marine Fisheries Management
Freshwater Fishery Management
Careers in Fish and Wildlife Management
Outdoor Recreation Resources
Recreation on Public Lands and Waters
Outdoor Safety
Careers in Outdoor Recreation
Energy, Mineral, And Metal Resources
Fossil Fuels
Alternative Energy Sources Management
Metals and Minerals
Careers in Energy, Mineral, and Metal Resources
Advanced Concepts
Advanced Concepts in Natural Resources Management Case Study: My Exotic Gypsy Moths
Web Sites Dealing With Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Safety Certification Programs
Safety in the School and Workplace
Supervised Agricultural Experiences
Additional Case Studies
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