Farming with nature : the science and practice of ecoagriculture / [edited by] Sara J. Scherr, Jeffrey A. McNeely.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Scherr, Sara J.

McNeely, Jeffrey A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sustainable agriculture.

Biodiversity conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (468 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington : Island Press, c2007.

Summary:

Farming with Nature offers a synthesis of the state of knowledge of key topics in ecoagriculture. The book is a unique collaboration among renowned agricultural and ecological scientists, leading field conservationists, and farm and community leaders to synthesize knowledge and experience across sectors.

Contents:

Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes; Acknowledgments; Preface; 1: The Challenge for Ecoagriculture; Part I: Agricultural Production in Ecoagricultural Landscapes; 2: Scientific Assessment of Ecoagriculture Systems; 3: Biodiversity in Agroecosystems; 4: Perennial Grains; 5: Domesticating and Marketing Novel Crops; 6: Tropical Agroforestry; 7: Livestock Systems; Part II: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management in Ecoagriculture Landscapes; 8: Designing Agricultural Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation; 9: Pollinators

10: From Integrated Pest Management to Adaptive Ecosystem Management11: Watershed Management; 12: Exploiting Ecological Disturbance; 13: Irrigation; 14: Remote Sensing; Part III: Institutional Foundations for Ecoagriculture; 15: Community Stewardship of Biodiversity; 16: Community Leadership in Ecoagriculture; 17: Planning at a Landscape Scale; 18: Research Partnerships; 19: Multistakeholder Partnerships; 20: Restructuring the Supply Chain; 21: Paying Farmers for Stewardship; 22: Policy Implications and Knowledge Gaps; About the Authors; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-59726-757-0

1-4356-7661-0

OCLC:

427509919