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Explore the world's natural resources and the ways professionals manage them with MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, 6th Edition! An introduction to agricultural issues and careers, this book examines a broad variety of topics from forest fires and fishery management to water purification and energy conservation. Organized into an eight-unit overview, chapters cover the must-know fundamentals of land, water, and air, forestry, fish and wildlife, and energy and mineral resources, along with the problems impacting them today. Full-color photographs, illustrations, and case studies add depth and clarity to every chapter, while appendices urge you beyond the book to websites, certification programs, and additional learning opportunities that help you develop critical thinking skills. Now available in an eBook with highlighting and search capabilities, MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, 6th Edition invites you to dig in and uncover today's opportunities in the agricultural sciences.

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Author:   William G. Camp (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University -- Blacksburg, Virginia) ,  Betty Heath-Camp (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.00cm , Height: 28.10cm , Length: 3.00cm
Weight:   1.519kg
ISBN:  

9781285835075

ISBN 10:   1285835077
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   14 January 2015
Audience:   Adult education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Our Natural Resources. 2. A History of Conservation in the United States. 3. Concepts in Natural Resources Management. Case Study: Eyes in the Night: The Debate over Wolf Reintroduction in North America. UNIT II: SOIL AND LAND RESOURCES. 4. Soil Characteristics. 5. Soil Erosion. 6. Controlling Erosion on the Farm. 7. Nonfarm Erosion Control. 8. Rangeland Management. 9. Landfills and Solid Waste Management. 10. Wetland Preservation and Management. 11. Land-Use Planning. 12. Careers in Soil Management. Case Study: Let's Go to the Beach. UNIT III: WATER AND AIR RESOURCES. 13. Water Supply and Water Users. 14. Water Pollution. 15. Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment. 16. Water-Use Planning. 17. Air and Air Quality. 18. Water for Transportation. 19. Careers in Water and Air Management. Case Study: The Case of the Pesky Mollusk. UNIT IV: FOREST RESOURCES. 20. Our Forests and Their Products. 21. Woodland Management. 22. Forest Enemies and Their Control. 23. Fire! 24. Careers in Forestry. Case Study: Hey, Don't Eat My Trees! UNIT V: FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES. 25. Fish and Wildlife in America. 26. Game Management. 27. Marine Fisheries Management. 28. Freshwater Fisheries Management. 29. Careers in Fish and Wildlife. Case Study: The Whaling Controversy. UNIT VI: OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES. 30. Recreation on Public Lands and Waters. 31. Outdoor Safety. 32. Careers in Outdoor Recreation. Case Study: Of Forests and Foes. UNIT VII: ENERGY, MINERAL, AND METAL RESOURCES. 33. Fossil Fuels. 34. Alternative Energy Sources Management. 35. Metals and Minerals. 36. Careers in Energy, Mineral, and Metal Resources. Case Study: To Regulate or Not to Regulate-That is the Question. UNIT VIII: ADVANCED CONCEPTS. 37. Advanced Concepts in Natural Resources Management. Case Study: My Exotic Gypsy Moths. Appendix A: Web Sites Dealing With Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Appendix B: Safety Certification Programs. Appendix C: Safety in the School and Workplace. Appendix D: Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Appendix E: Additional Case Studies. Glossary. Index.

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Dr. William Camp is Professor Emeritus of Agricultural and Extension Education at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. He retired from Cornell University in 2010. Prior to his university career, Dr. Camp taught agriculture and natural resources management to high school and middle school students. He has written more than 200 research articles, papers, reports, and monographs. Dr. Heath-Camp is a Professor Emerita of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She retired from Cornell University in 2010. Formerly a high school teacher and school administrator with the Ohio Department of Corrections, she held many leadership roles, wrote multiple publications, and gave national research presentations. Dr. Heath-Camp earned her BS and MS from Murray State University, and her PhD from the Ohio State University.

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