Agroforestry has attracted considerable attention in recent years because of its potential to reduce poverty, improve food security, reduce land degradation and mitigate climate …
Describes new approaches to help overcome forest degradation in the Asia-Pacific region Provides an up-to-date review of different reforestation strategies used in different places …
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Biodrainage relies on vegetation, rather than mechanical means, to remove excess water. It is economically attractive because it require only an initial investment for planting the …
Spatial patterns of soil water depletion by Eucalyptus spp. were surveyed to assess the potential of tree belts and short rotation phase farming with trees for groundwater recharge …
Soil salinization is a widespread problem affecting global food production. Phytoremediation is emerging as a viable and cost-effective technology to reclaim salt-affected soil. However …
Some analysts point to continuing advances in agricultural technology and declining global population growth rates to predict a substantial surplus of agricultural land by 2050. Such …
Abstract Since European settlement, Eucalyptus box woodlands have been substantially modified by agricultural practices, and in many areas in southern Australia are now …
Being one of the oldest and most serious environmental problems, soil and groundwater salinization poses critical challenges for the managing of agricultural and natural areas …
Precision irrigation involves the accurate and precise application of water to meet the specific requirements of individual plants or management units and minimize adverse …