Soil Erosion and Crop Productivity

The value of soil is rarely appreciated because of its seemingly universal abundance. Except where covered with buildings and roads, or in rocky places in spectacular parks, the entire land surface appears to be covered with soil. Only a small fraction of soils, however, are suited for cultivation. It is this small fraction upon which an ever-expanding civilization must depend most for food and fiber. Preservation and wise stewardship of our soil resouces must be among our highest priorities. Topics discussed result from extensive research by qualified agricultural scientists, economists, sociologists, and historians. The three societies invited them to present their results at a symposium on the impacts of soil erosion on crop productivity. The book is an outgrowth of that symposium and recommended to those who must advise on and develop private practices and public policy dealing with soil conservation, land use, and crop production.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891182519
• ISBN13: 9780891182511
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Acsess