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Tools for Prevention - Participatory Monitoring
ILO Publications 2005; US$ 5.00Consists of three parts including a theoretical framework for participatory monitoring, a kit with eight different tools to be used to collect data as well as annexes with tips on how to run training wokshops and analyse baseline data. more...
Soil Erosion and Carbon Dynamics
CRC Press 2005; US$ 179.95The most complete, nonpartisan source of information available today on this hot agronomic topic, this book brings together a diverse group of papers and data to resolve the debate between sedimentologists, soil scientists, and agronomists over whether the effects of soil erosion on carbon and atmospheric CO2 is beneficial or destructive. Divided into... more...
Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control: A Bioengineering Approach
Taylor and Francis 1994; US$ 44.95This book is an up-to-date review of research and practice on the use of vegetation for slope stabilization and control of surface erosion caused by water and wind. From a basic understanding of the principles and practices of vegetation growth and establishment, it describes how vegetation can be treated as an engineering material and used to solve... more...
Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity,
CRC Press 2003; US$ 199.95Soil 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... more...
Soil Erosion in Europe
Wiley 2007; US$ 355.00Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil conservation... more...
Principles of Soil Conservation and Management
Springer 2008; US$ 69.99Reviews the state-of-knowledge on soil erosion and management. This book discusses soil conservation topics in relation to soil productivity, environment quality, and agronomic production. It addresses the implications of soil erosion with emphasis on global hotspots and synthesizes available from developed and developing countries. more...
Water Conservation
Saddleback Publishing 2010; US$ 12.95Designed to work with both differentiated levels of Think Green, these 24 pages teacher's guides were develop in a consultation with several state educational standars and contain multiple components. Three lesson plans are included and it also contain 11 worksheets. more...
Trees for Saltland
CSIRO Publishing 1995; US$ 18.95Aims to assist in the management of soil salinity by describing a range of species tolerant of saline soils. more...
A Handbook for the Field Assessment of Land Degradation
Earthscan 2001; US$ 74.95With the increasing concern over rural livelihoods and the food security of poor communities in developing countries, it is vital that land quality is maintained. Yet, land degradation is widespread and is lowering the productive capacity of the land in these countries. This practical handbook presents simple, non-technical indicators for assessing... more...









