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Managing Our Natural Resources

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ISBN-10: 0766815544

ISBN-13: 9780766815544

Edition: 4th 2002 (Revised)

Authors: William G. Camp, Thomas B. Daugherty

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This introductory book explores important issues in agriculture and natural resources. It includes information on the importance of conserving and preserving our natural resources, and addresses hot topics such as solid waste disposal and wetland preservation. Also included is current information on career opportunities in agricultural and environmental issues. Case studies explore some of the more difficult issues in resource management and conservation.
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Book details

List price: $242.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/6/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 416
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English

Dr. Ron Larson is a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University, where he has taught since 1970. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Colorado and is considered the pioneer of using multimedia to enhance the learning of mathematics, having authored over 30 software titles since 1990. Dr. Larson conducts numerous seminars and in-service workshops for math educators around the country about using computer technology as an instructional tool and motivational aid. He is the recipient of the 2013 Text and Academic Authors Association Award for CALCULUS, the 2012 William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award for CALCULUS: AN APPLIED APPROACH, the 2011 William…    

Thomas B. Daugherty is an Teacher of Agricultural Education and Natural Resources Management at Maconaquah High School, Bunker Hill, Indiana

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Our Natural Resources
What Is a Natural Resource?
Soil Resources
Water Resources
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Forest Resources
Other Resources
Summary
A History of Conservation in the United States
Wildlife Management
Forest Management
Soil Conservation
Water Management
Summary
Concepts in Natural Resources Management
The Nature of Resources
An Ecological Outlook
Human Population
Resource Use
Conservation
Preservation
Multiple Use
A National Attitude
Summary
Case Study: Eyes in the Night: The Debate over Wolf Reintroduction in North America
Soil and Land Resources
Soil Characteristics
What Is Soil?
Soil Formation
Weathering
Soil Organic Matter
Characterizing Soils
Summary
Soil Erosion
When Is Erosion a Problem?
Results of Erosion
Summary
Controlling Erosion on the Farm
Land Capability and Land Use
Control Measures for Water-Caused Erosion
Vegetative Control of Water-Caused Erosion
Mechanical Control of Water-Caused Erosion
Controlling Wind-Caused Erosion
Summary
Nonfarm Erosion Control
Controlling Nonfarm Erosion
Mechanical Erosion Controls
Vegetative Erosion Controls
Highway Erosion Control
Strip-Mining Operations
Summary
Rangeland Management
The Grasslands
History of the Ranges in This Country
Types of Vegetation
Range Management Techniques
Summary
Landfills and Solid Waste Management
Solid Wastes
Types of Solid Waste
Disposal of Solid Waste
What Is a Landfill?
Landfill Design
Natural Attenuation Landfills
Containment Landfills
Why Recycling?
Summary
Wetland Preservation and Management
What Are Wetlands?
History of Wetlands in the United States
Wetland Identification
Types of Wetlands
Status of Wetlands in the United States
Wetland Preservation
Wetland Management
Other Government Programs
Summary
Land-Use Planning
Non-Farmland-Use Planning
Farmland Use
Regional Land-Use Planning
Summary
Careers in Soil Management
Soil Conservationist or Range Manager
Soil Conservation Technician
Soil Scientist
Soils Engineer
Summary
Case Study: Let's Go to the Beach
Water Resources
Water Supply and Water Users
The Water Cycle
Water Users
Summary
Water Pollution
Classification of Pollution Sources
Urban Pollution
Industrial Pollution
Agricultural Pollution
Water Pollution Control Measures
Detecting Water Pollution
Summary
Water Purification and Waste Water Treatment
The Human Water Cycle
Water as a Resource
Processing Water
"Pure" Water
Water Impurities
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Summary
Water-Use Planning
Dams, Reservoirs, and Ponds
Waterway Use
Desalination
Use and Reuse of Water
Weather Control
Water Runoff Control in Urban Areas
Summary
Careers in Water Management
Geologists, Geophysicists, and Aquatic Scientists
Meteorologists
Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Summary
Case Study: It's in the Water...
Forest Resources
Our Forests and Their Products
Our Forests
The Forest as Enemy
The Forest as Friend
Forests in America Today
Trees and Their Growth
Forest Products
Other Forest-Produced Benefits
Summary
Woodland Management
Measuring the Forest
Intermediate Cuttings
Harvest Cuttings
Reproducing the Forest
Steps in Forest Management
Summary
Forest Enemies and Their Control
Insects
Diseases
Wildlife
Grazing
Environment
Summary
Fire!
Fire as a Forest Management Tool
Wildfire in America
Causes of Forest Fires
Types of Forest Fires
Detecting a Wildfire
The Anatomy of a Fire
Prevention and Suppression
Summary
Careers in Forestry
Forester
Forest and Conservation Worker
Logger
Forestry Teaching and Research
Summary
Case Study: Taxol: The Miracle Cure?
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Fish and Wildlife in America
Background Information
Extinct, Rare, and Endangered Species
Summary
Game Management
Habitat Requirements
Game Management Procedures
The Individual Landowner and Game Management
Legislation and Game Management
Summary
Marine Fisheries Management
Ocean Physical Characteristics
The Biological Ocean
The Estuarine Ecosystem
Artificially Cultivating the Ocean
Ocean Laws and Regulations
Summary
Freshwater Fishery Management
The Lake Habitat
Farm Ponds
Common Freshwater Fish
Fisheries Management
Summary
Careers in Fish and Wildlife Management
Conservation Officer
Game Biologist
Fish and Wildlife Technician
Fish Culture Technicians
Zoologist
Summary
Case Study: The Whaling Controversy
Outdoor Recreation Resources
Recreation on Public Lands
Federal Programs
State Recreation Areas
Abuse and Misuse of Public Recreation Areas
Summary
Outdoor Safety
Land-Based Activities
Water-Based Activities
Summary
Careers in Outdoor Recreation
Government Employees
Private Business
Summary
Case Study: Of Forests and Foes
Energy, Mineral, and Metal Resources
Fossil Fuel Management
Coal
Oil or Petroleum
Natural Gas
Oil Shale and Tar Sands
Summary
Alternative Energy Sources Management
Solar Energy
Nuclear Power
Geothermal Energy
Alcohol
Methane
Hydropower
Tidal Power
Wind
Wood
Summary
Metals and Minerals
Ferrous Metals
Nonferrous Metals
Plant Minerals
Summary
Careers in Energy, Mineral, and Metal Resources
Oil and Natural Gas Careers
Coal Industry
Nuclear Energy
Steel Industry
Summary
Case Study: To Regulate or Not to Regulate; That is the Question
Advanced Concepts
Advanced Concepts in Natural Resources Management
Perspectives on Management
Conservation Philosophy Continuum
Basis for Natural Resources Management
Resource Classification
Sustained Yield
The Three Es of Resource Management
The Tyranny of Geography/Resource Distribution
Common Properties
Resource Ownership/Domain
Anthropocentricity of Natural Resources Management
Global Modeling
Human Population
In the Final Analysis
Case Study: My Exotic Gypsy Moths
Appendix
Glossary
Index