Managing Our Natural Resources

It is the purpose of this book to present a balanced viewpoint of the place of humans in the world as long-term residents. Discussions will be presented that deal with soil formation, erosion, reclamation, and conservation; water use and improvement; endangered species of wildlife; hunting game animals; fishing; safety in boating, hiking, and other forms of outdoor recreation; conservation farming; land-use planning; construction practices that minimize the impact of exploitation on the environment; energy resources use, abuse, conservation, and alternatives; mineral use and recycling; and career opportunities in each of those diverse fields. - Preface.

Year

2000

Language

English

Publisher

Cengage Delmar Learning

Editions

1

Pages

448

ISBN

9780766815544

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