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Manual on Integrated Soil Management and Conservation Practices

Year of publication 2000

Pages 214

Author Land and Water Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 9251044171

Series title FAO land and water bulletin

Series number 1024-6703

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This Manual has been put together with the objective of assisting actions by the diverse groups of human beings who intervene in the conservation of the natural resources, particularly soil and water resources and in the context of each continent, country, region or zone. The Manual brings together a collection of concepts, experiences and practical suggestions that can be of immediate use for identifying problems and for formulating, executing and evaluating actions so as to benefit a nd to improve the productivity and conservation of soil and water resources.

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