Soil and Water Conservation Handbook: Policies, Practices, Conditions, and Terms (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781560223306)

Concise, compact, and encyclopedic, this handbook covers the policies, practices, conditions, and terms related to soil and water conservation. It includes more than 700 entries presented in a practical, non-technical format. Acclaimed soil scientist Dr. Paul Unger draws on his 35 years of experience researching the effects of tillage, crop residues, and soil management and his observations in more than 40 countries to assemble a comprehensive resource. Additional sources include technical journals, bulletins, reports, farm magazines, commercial leaflets, books, and Internet resources. The book provides a detailed table of contents and an index, allowing quick and easy access to any entry.