Biodiversity and Agriculture Implications for Conservation and Development |
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| Author:
| Srivastava, Jitendra P.
Smith, Nigel J.
Forno, Douglas A. |
| Series title: | World Bank Technical Papers |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8213-3616-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1996 |
| Publisher: | World Bank Publications
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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World Bank Technical Paper No. 321. Explores some of the linkages between biodiversit y and agriculture and takes steps toward identifying policies and practices that deserve attention in an attempt to harness biodiversity for improving rural well-being. The authors find that biodiversity and agriculture are intertwined: biodiversity is a vital resource for crop and livestock management, but without improved agriculture, most of the remaining habitats for wildlife will be destroyed to...
More DescriptionWorld Bank Technical Paper No. 321. Explores some of the linkages between biodiversit y and agriculture and takes steps toward identifying policies and practices that deserve attention in an attempt to harness biodiversity for improving rural well-being. The authors find that biodiversity and agriculture are intertwined: biodiversity is a vital resource for crop and livestock management, but without improved agriculture, most of the remaining habitats for wildlife will be destroyed to make room for farms, plantations, and ranches.