Agricultural Practices and Policies for Carbon Sequestration in Soil

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-1-56670-581-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 536 Seiten, Format (B × H): 177 mm x 269 mm, Gewicht: 1161 g

The potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change is one factor driving agricultural policy development of programs that might pay farmers for practices with a high potential to sequester carbon. With chapters by economists, policy makers, farmers, land managers, energy company representatives, and soil scientists, Agricultural Practices and Policies for Carbon Sequestration in Soil explores a broad range of topics. It examines topics such as the effects of soil tillage and mulch rate, soil monitoring and assessment, soil fertility management, policy options, and the economic issues associated with carbon sequestration.

This volume caps a "series" of books from leading researchers on carbon sequestration in soils by integrating the science with the economic and policy issues surrounding it. It provides agricultural scientists, farmers, and policy makers with innovative and environmentally friendly practices for improved land management and crop production. Agricultural Practices and Policies for Carbon Sequestration in Soil helps to identify strategies that can lead to widespread adoption of management practices that will enhance productivity, the soil carbon pool, and the overall environment.

Zielgruppe

Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kimble, John M

Lal, Rattan

Follett, Ronald F

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltverschmutzung, Umweltkriminalität, Umweltrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Historical Perspectives. Conservation Tillage and Residue Management. Monitoring and Assessment. Soil Management. Soil Structure and C Sequestration. Economics of C Sequestration. Policy Issues and Industrial View Points. Regional Pools. Summary.

Über Autor(innen)

John M. Kimble, Rattan Lal, Ronald F. Follett