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This new volume addresses the burning issues of the impact of
climate change, the alteration of environmental quality, and
subsequent mitigation and adaptation strategies through various
agroecosystem practices, primarily in agroforestry. The book
discusses in depth the impact of climate change on forests and
other agroecosystems. It presents new research on mitigation
strategies, looking at carbon sequestration in agricultural soils,
environmental greening, natural resource management, and livelihood
security. It provides a thorough analysis of the potential of
various modern, improved, and scientific farming practices, such as
climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry systems for climate
change mitigation and adaptation. The book also examines the
invasion of major fungal diseases in forests and agricultural crops
due to climatic fluctuations and goes on to look at water and waste
management practices.
This volume provides an abundance of valuable information on
emerging eco-friendly technology and its potential role in
combating climate change via agroforesty. The volume begins by
describing the recent understanding of the scenario of climate
change and its issues and challenges and provides an in-depth
analysis of the potential of agroforestry toward climate change
mitigation and adaptation. Chapters address a wide range of
techniques and methods for mitigating the negative aspects of
climate change through agroforesty, such as vermicomposting, carbon
sequestration, horticulture techniques, nutrient sequestration and
soil sustainability, conservation of medicinal plant resources,
silvipastoral systems, phytoremediation techniques, and more. The
book also looks at livelihood security and the role of
agroforestry. Key features: Provides updated information and recent
developments in the field of climate change and agroforestry Looks
at a variety of eco-friendly methods being employed to help
mitigate climate change through agroforesty Provides
recommendations and suggestions to build harmony between
agroforestry and climate change Discusses new insights on the role
of agroforestry toward combating climate change as well as
maintaining the sustainability of ecosystems
Published in two volumes, this new book, Advances in Sustainable
Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources:
Economic Outlook and Opinions, addresses the varied aspect of
natural resources and their management in conjunction with
socioeconomic aspects. With chapters from authors from around the
world, this volume features 24 chapters that cover many aspects of
the sustainable utilization of management of natural resources and
provides new insight into the nexus of ecology and economy and
their application in various fields of science. The chapters
include case studies and research from India, Africa, South
America, and elsewhere. After first laying the foundation, the
volume goes on to discuss sustainable development and natural
resource management from an economics point of view. Chapters
address myriad issues involved in natural resources and
environmental management, including soil and water resources
management in arid lands, resource management for agricultural
purposes, contemporary global legal norms of environment and
sustainable development, how emissions factor into regional
economies, mitigation of the impact of climate change through
sustainable practices, rainwater harvesting technology, and much
more. The chapters include case studies that discuss soil,
agroforestry, agriculture, wetlands, and floral diversity. The book
provides a solid foundation for a realistic perspective of the role
of sustainable development and management of natural resources
while taking the socioeconomic impact into consideration as well.
It will be a valuable resource and reference for the study of
ecology, economics, sustainable development, natural resource
management, and other allied fields.
LAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT THROUGH FORESTRY Written and
edited by a group of experts in the field, this groundbreaking
reference work sets the standard for engineers, students, and
professionals working in forestry, agriculture, ecology, and
environmental science, offering the scientific community a way
toward combating climate change and land degradation. This
outstanding new volume covers the diverse issues of land
degradation around the world and its restoration through forestry,
agroforestry, and other practices. The editors have integrated many
different concepts and applications into a single place from which
scientists, research scholars, academicians, and policymakers
can benefit. New insights in this area are critical, as our
very existence depends on forest sustainability and land
restoration management. The work consists of chapters addressing
the issues of land degradation, deforestation, intensive
agricultural practices, sustainable intensification, soil and
forest-related services, land and environmental management, and
overall sustainability of the ecosystem. The contributors address
current issues and their management through a holistic and
integrated approach, presenting the context of land degradation and
its problem, identifying the potential areas of research in the
field of land restoration, identifying the land-based services and
their potential role for ecosystem sustainability, creating
awareness so that future policies can be framed for the betterment
of human civilization, and addressing sustainable intensification
for land and environmental management and service. A standard
reference work for the disciplines of forestry, agriculture,
ecology, and environmental science, it will also be a way forward
for combating climate change. Useful to academics, researchers,
ecologists, environmentalists, students, capacity builders, and
policymakers, it is a must-have for any library.
This book looks at using forestry and several other innovative
measures to facilitate environmental sustainability, covering an
important selection of research that focuses on scientific
applications and trends. Chapters discuss such diverse topics as
using agroforestry for resource management, employing legumes in
agroforestry, livestock management for climate change mitigation,
introducing higher plants for air pollution mitigation in urban
industrial areas, the uses and benefits of sludge, technological
assessment of sewage treatment plants, and much more. This book
will be a helpful and informative reference for those in the
disciplines of forestry, agriculture, ecology, and environmental
science and will also be a pathway to addressing new concepts for a
sustainable world.
This edited book provides a comprehensive account of the
sustainable intensification process through various forms of case
studies and scientific approaches studied across the globe. It also
focuses on the agroecosystem services and their subsequent
management for ecological integrity. The book helps to understand
the interconnection of food, nutrition, economic growth, and
environmental security on the planet. It provides comprehensive
information with photographic illustration and various other forms
of scientific databases on sustainable intensification of
agroecosystems. The book also supports decision-making, strategies,
and policy formulation for effective implementation of sustainable
intensification towards higher productivity along with maintenance
and management of agroecosystem services. Proper sustainable
intensification of agroecosystem services and their management by
maintaining ecological harmony is the future prospect for
sustainable development. High input agriculture gives rise to a
high-energy footprint, agricultural pollution, resource depletion,
loss of agro-biodiversity, and decline of human health. Through
this connection, the sustainable intensification approach addresses
the advanced food security, sustainability, and overall prosperity
of humankind. The book is helpful for both undergraduate and
postgraduate students, policymakers, the farming community, as well
as the scientific community across the globe to understand the
concept of sustainable intensification and its application in
relevant fields for proper management of agroecosystems services.
Ecological intensification involves using natural resources such as
land, water, soil nutrients, and other biotic and abiotic variables
in a sustainable way to achieve high performance and efficiency in
agricultural yield with minimal damage to the agroecosystems. With
increasing food demand there is high pressure on agricultural
systems. The concept of ecological intensification presents the
mechanisms of ensuring high agricultural productivity by
restoration the soil health and landscape ecosystem services. The
approach involves the replacement of anthropogenic inputs with
eco-friendly and sustainable alternates. Effective ecological
intensification requires an understanding of ecosystems services,
ecosystem's components, and flow of resources in the
agroecosystems. Also, awareness of land use patterns,
socio-economic factors, and needs of the farmer community plays a
crucial role. It is therefore essential to understand the
interaction of ecosystem constituents within the extensive
agricultural landscape. The editors critically examined the status
of ecological stress in agroecosystems and address the issue of
ecological intensification for natural resources management.
Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the book
is offering an up-to-date account, and insight into the approaches
that can be put in practice for poly-cropping systems and
landscape-scale management to increase the stability of
agricultural production systems to achieve 'Ecological resilience'.
It further discusses the role of farmer communities and the
importance of their awareness about the issues. This book will be
of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists,
capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as
additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students
of agriculture, forestry, ecology, agronomy, soil science, and
environmental sciences. National and international agricultural
scientists, policymakers will also find this to be a useful read
for green future.
This book looks at using forestry and several other innovative
measures to facilitate environmental sustainability, covering an
important selection of research that focuses on scientific
applications and trends. Chapters discuss such diverse topics as
using agroforestry for resource management, employing legumes in
agroforestry, livestock management for climate change mitigation,
introducing higher plants for air pollution mitigation in urban
industrial areas, the uses and benefits of sludge, technological
assessment of sewage treatment plants, and much more. This book
will be a helpful and informative reference for those in the
disciplines of forestry, agriculture, ecology, and environmental
science and will also be a pathway to addressing new concepts for a
sustainable world.
Ecological intensification involves using natural resources such as
land, water, soil nutrients, and other biotic and abiotic variables
in a sustainable way to achieve high performance and efficiency in
agricultural yield with minimal damage to the agroecosystems. With
increasing food demand there is high pressure on agricultural
systems. The concept of ecological intensification presents the
mechanisms of ensuring high agricultural productivity by
restoration the soil health and landscape ecosystem services. The
approach involves the replacement of anthropogenic inputs with
eco-friendly and sustainable alternates. Effective ecological
intensification requires an understanding of ecosystems services,
ecosystem's components, and flow of resources in the
agroecosystems. Also, awareness of land use patterns,
socio-economic factors, and needs of the farmer community plays a
crucial role. It is therefore essential to understand the
interaction of ecosystem constituents within the extensive
agricultural landscape. The editors critically examined the status
of ecological stress in agroecosystems and address the issue of
ecological intensification for natural resources management.
Drawing upon research and examples from around the world, the book
is offering an up-to-date account, and insight into the approaches
that can be put in practice for poly-cropping systems and
landscape-scale management to increase the stability of
agricultural production systems to achieve 'Ecological resilience'.
It further discusses the role of farmer communities and the
importance of their awareness about the issues. This book will be
of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists,
capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as
additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students
of agriculture, forestry, ecology, agronomy, soil science, and
environmental sciences. National and international agricultural
scientists, policymakers will also find this to be a useful read
for green future.
This new volume addresses the burning issues of the impact of
climate change, the alteration of environmental quality, and
subsequent mitigation and adaptation strategies through various
agroecosystem practices, primarily in agroforestry. The book
discusses in depth the impact of climate change on forests and
other agroecosystems. It presents new research on mitigation
strategies, looking at carbon sequestration in agricultural soils,
environmental greening, natural resource management, and livelihood
security. It provides a thorough analysis of the potential of
various modern, improved, and scientific farming practices, such as
climate-smart agriculture and agroforestry systems for climate
change mitigation and adaptation. The book also examines the
invasion of major fungal diseases in forests and agricultural crops
due to climatic fluctuations and goes on to look at water and waste
management practices.
This edited book provides a comprehensive account of the
sustainable intensification process through various forms of case
studies and scientific approaches studied across the globe. It also
focuses on the agroecosystem services and their subsequent
management for ecological integrity. The book helps to understand
the interconnection of food, nutrition, economic growth, and
environmental security on the planet. It provides comprehensive
information with photographic illustration and various other forms
of scientific databases on sustainable intensification of
agroecosystems. The book also supports decision-making, strategies,
and policy formulation for effective implementation of sustainable
intensification towards higher productivity along with maintenance
and management of agroecosystem services. Proper sustainable
intensification of agroecosystem services and their management by
maintaining ecological harmony is the future prospect for
sustainable development. High input agriculture gives rise to a
high-energy footprint, agricultural pollution, resource depletion,
loss of agro-biodiversity, and decline of human health. Through
this connection, the sustainable intensification approach addresses
the advanced food security, sustainability, and overall prosperity
of humankind. The book is helpful for both undergraduate and
postgraduate students, policymakers, the farming community, as well
as the scientific community across the globe to understand the
concept of sustainable intensification and its application in
relevant fields for proper management of agroecosystems services.
Natural Resources Conservation and Advances for Sustainability
addresses the latest challenges associated with the management and
conservation of natural resources. It presents interdisciplinary
approaches to promote advances in solving these challenges. By
examining what has already been done and analyzing it in the
context of what still needs to be done, particularly in the context
of latest technologies and sustainability, the book helps to
identify ideal methods for natural resource management and
conservation. Each chapter begins with a graphical abstract and
presents complicated or detailed content in the form of figures or
tables. In addition, the book compares the latest techniques with
conventional techniques and troubleshoots conventional methods with
modifications, making it a practical resource for researchers in
environmental science and natural resource management.
The recent technologies for sustainable development and maintaining
ecological integrity in the field of agriculture, forestry and
environmental management for the green future. Describes the recent
technologies and issues to generate awareness among the global
scientific community towards sustainable development. Covers
various eco-friendly approaches for successful management of soil,
water, forest, agriculture, and other natural resources. Addresses
the policy issues promoting conservation, protection and management
of various natural resources. Presents the issues of climate change
and sustainable strategies to combat such a mega event. The
existence of life on the earth primarily depends upon the
agriculture, forest and environment. The changing climate is
imposing the multifaceted challenges in front of human
civilization. The agroecosystem management practices and
technologies leads to higher productivity with destruction of
agricultural, forest and environmental habitat leading to
soil-water-air pollution. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
plays a key role in the promoting research and developmental
activities in various sectors to achieve the sustainable
development goals under 2030 agenda. Gradual growth of science and
technology has imposed a significant pressure on the different
ecosystem. In this context, approaches such as sustainable
agriculture, forestry and eco-friendly technologies need to be
address across the world. Keeping view of these facts this book
underlines scientific chapters dealing with the issues with proper
explanation, and accompanied by illustrative diagrams, tables,
database as required. The editors have tried to provide a brief
scenario about the current issues related to the agriculture,
forestry and environment. Therefore, the book would be a very
useful resource for academicians, scientists, and policy makers of
the related field.
The recent technologies for sustainable development and maintaining
ecological integrity in the field of agriculture, forestry and
environmental management for the green future. Describes the recent
technologies and issues to generate awareness among the global
scientific community towards sustainable development. Covers
various eco-friendly approaches for successful management of soil,
water, forest, agriculture, and other natural resources. Addresses
the policy issues promoting conservation, protection and management
of various natural resources. Presents the issues of climate change
and sustainable strategies to combat such a mega event. The
existence of life on the earth primarily depends upon the
agriculture, forest and environment. The changing climate is
imposing the multifaceted challenges in front of human
civilization. The agroecosystem management practices and
technologies leads to higher productivity with destruction of
agricultural, forest and environmental habitat leading to
soil-water-air pollution. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
plays a key role in the promoting research and developmental
activities in various sectors to achieve the sustainable
development goals under 2030 agenda. Gradual growth of science and
technology has imposed a significant pressure on the different
ecosystem. In this context, approaches such as sustainable
agriculture, forestry and eco-friendly technologies need to be
address across the world. Keeping view of these facts this book
underlines scientific chapters dealing with the issues with proper
explanation, and accompanied by illustrative diagrams, tables,
database as required. The editors have tried to provide a brief
scenario about the current issues related to the agriculture,
forestry and environment. Therefore, the book would be a very
useful resource for academicians, scientists, and policy makers of
the related field.
Agroforestry for Carbon and Ecosystem Management is a comprehensive
overview of current research, issues, challenges, and case studies
in the area of agroforestry. It focuses specifically on carbon
source-sink relationship and management through agroforestry
practices with the goal of improving overall environmental
sustainability. Through expert insights and case studies, the book
promotes carbon management, greenhouse gas emission reduction,
forest, and ecosystem services management along with relevant
sustainable approaches for natural resources conservation.
It provides insight into novel approaches for natural
resource management, with specific attention given to technologies
related to carbon capture and management. Agroforestry for Carbon
and Ecosystem Management also proposes possible polices and plans
for future research and implementation, the latest updates in the
area of agroforestry research for sustainability, developments in
carbon dynamics and management, addresses the knowledge gap in
relation to agroforestry, sustainability and agroecosystem
management and explores the application of remote sensing and
geospatial technology for agroforestry management.
The present book comprises of developement of innovative
ecofriendly-agrotechnology in alluvial soil zone of Burdwan
District, West Bengal, India.The book is highly enriched with
different aspects of reduction of chemical fertilizer dose,
application of biofertilizer, compost and growth retardant Cycocel
for sustainable production of mustard.The book is also enriched
with detaied methodology of Soil Analysis.
This book is concerned with biomonitoring of air quality through
anticipated performance of selected plant species at different
sites of Durgapur Industrial Township.It also explores the
potential of different plant species to be utilised as air
pollution tolerant plant species to be effectively utilized for
combatting air pollution under industrial set up. Green belt
developement programme can be effectively utilized for improving
air quality.
Young medical students have to confront significant amount of
stress throughout their career which affects their physical as well
as mental health. Rate of depression & suicides have been found
to be higher in medical students than in other graduate students.
How a student handle a stressful situation depends on his or her
personality. Type D personality is based on the two stable
personality traits of negative affect & social inhibition.
Persons with Type D personality are at increased risk for
developing depression and other psychiatric disorders. A total of
295 medical students (226 male & 69 female) are included in
this study to determine prevalence of depression & type D
personality among medical students of Midnapore Medical College,
West Bengal to find out whether they have any significant
association or not. Moreover, Perceived Stress Score Index (PSSI)
among study population was carried out to compare it among students
with and without depression.
Agroecological footprints are a unique and popular concept for
sustainable food system. Measuring and keeping a tab on the
agroecological footprints of various human activities has gained
remarkable interest in the past decade. From a range of human
activities, food production and agriculture are most essential as
well as extremely dependent on the agroecosystems. It is therefore
crucial to understand the interaction of agroecosystem constituents
with the extensive agricultural practices. The environmental impact
measured in terms of agroecological footprints for a healthy for
the sustainable food system. The editors critically examine the
status of agroecological footprints and how it can be maintained
within sustainable limits. Drawing upon research and examples from
around the world, the book is offering an up-to-date account, and
insight into how agroecology can be implemented as a solution in
the form of eco-friendly practices that would boost up the
production, curbs the environmental impacts, improves the
bio-capacity, and reduces the agroecological footprints. It further
discusses the changing status of the agroecological footprints and
the growth of other footprint tools and types, such as land, water,
carbon, nitrogen, etc. This book will be of interest to teachers,
researchers, government planners, climate change scientists,
capacity builders, and policymakers. Also, the book serves as
additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students
of agriculture, agroforestry, agroecology, soil science, and
environmental sciences. National and international agricultural
scientists, policymakers will also find this to be useful to
achieve the 'Sustainable Development Goals'.
This volume provides an abundance of valuable information on
emerging eco-friendly technology and its potential role in
combating climate change via agroforesty. The volume begins by
describing the recent understanding of the scenario of climate
change and its issues and challenges and provides an in-depth
analysis of the potential of agroforestry toward climate change
mitigation and adaptation. Chapters address a wide range of
techniques and methods for mitigating the negative aspects of
climate change through agroforesty, such as vermicomposting, carbon
sequestration, horticulture techniques, nutrient sequestration and
soil sustainability, conservation of medicinal plant resources,
silvipastoral systems, phytoremediation techniques, and more. The
book also looks at livelihood security and the role of
agroforestry. Key features: Provides updated information and recent
developments in the field of climate change and agroforestry Looks
at a variety of eco-friendly methods being employed to help
mitigate climate change through agroforesty Provides
recommendations and suggestions to build harmony between
agroforestry and climate change Discusses new insights on the role
of agroforestry toward combating climate change as well as
maintaining the sustainability of ecosystems
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