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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureThe Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Land Cover Atlas 2016
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No results found.The Land Cover Atlas of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was initially prepared in the framework of the FA O Government Cooperative Programme under the auspices of the project on “Strengthening Agricultural Economics, Market Information and Statistics Services”. The project was formulated upon the request from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and funded by the European Commission. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FA O) provided technical assist ance as the executing agency in close cooperation with all parties. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe Islamic Republic of Afghanistan soil atlas
Volume 1: Maps derived from soil survey of twenty-six districts of nine provinces
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No results found.The Afghanistan Soil Information System (AfSIS) project, funded by FAO core budget, has completed soil surveys, analyzed soil samples, and mapped soil in nine provinces of Afghanistan. This Afghanistan Soil Atlas is the culmination of this work. This Atlas details soil properties, soil types, key nutrients in soil, and threats to agriculture from degraded soil in nine provinces, as well as selected national soil maps. This Atlas will help policymakers and land users better plan crop plantations, target irrigation designs, and create better climate change mitigation, and natural resource management strategies. The project data and methodology was comprised of field soil profile studies, laboratory soil analyses, and geo-data information. Soil profile site selection considered natural factors influencing soil formation, total land area, and available financial resources. The locations of soil profile sites were preloaded into GPS-enabled mobile or tablet application in order to guide the surveyors to the exact point in the field. During fieldwork, the selected soil profiles including 2-3 soil surface samples were studied according to the FAO Soil Profile description standards. Soil laboratory analysis methods were mostly those, which are favorable for arid and semi-arid region. The new national soil maps created from this data are on 1:200,000 scale, while provincial-level maps are on 1:50,000 scale. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookLand Cover Atlas of the Republic of South Sudan 2023
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No results found.Understanding the distribution of different land cover classes, as revealed by the updated Land Cover Atlas, holds paramount importance and is an innovative approach in helping to understand land cover dynamics. It enables decision-makers to harness this knowledge for strategic planning and informed decision-making in sectors such as agriculture, conservation, water resource management, and land degradation prevention. By recognizing the distribution and dynamics of land cover, stakeholders can work towards sustainable development goals, ecological resilience, and improved livelihoods in South Sudan. The development and utilization of the Land Cover Atlas highlight the significance of innovation, collaboration, and partnerships in decision-making processes and land cover management. By fostering collaborative efforts between organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of South Sudan, and supportive donors, a comprehensive understanding of land dynamics can be achieved. This collaborative approach enables stakeholders to work together towards effective resource management, resilience-building, and sustainable development, benefiting the people and environment of South Sudan.
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DocumentOther documentSeed Security Assessment: A Practitioner’s Toolbox. Annex 2016This document complements the publication "Seed Security Assessment" available at the link http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/2fd5e3d5-17fa-453c-a8aa-a61ee52beb36/
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyAfghanistan soil catalogue Volume 1: Soil profiles of twenty-six districts in nine provinces representing Afganistan Agro-ecological zones 2019
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No results found.Soil is the basis of our nation’s agroecosystems which provide us with feed, fiber, food and fuel. One of the basic prerequisites for sustainable soil management is systematic soil data collection through field surveys and continuous monitoring. Data on soil properties must then be organised into an easy-to-use data base that is accessible to all of the scientists and decision-makers who might need it. Such data must be collected broadly and contain information on land cover, type of soil, soil structure, drainage patterns, and much more. Having such granular soil data allows better planning to support crop planting patterns, better irrigation planning, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem service provision, land rehabilitation planning, and so much more.