Farming and the Environment
By Mark Lambert.
Description
Even 9000 years ago, the activities of farmers had some impact on the environment, but on a much smaller scale than modern farming practices. Today's advanced farming methods produce high yields but demand much of the environment. Wildlife habitats such as wetlands, heathlands, unimproved meadows and ancient woodlands are rapidly vanishing, while pollution from pesticides, herbicides and manure is an ever-increasing problem. Early chapters in this book examine the conflict of interests between producing food for all and preserving precious wildlife habitats. Further chapters examine th...
ISBN(s)
1852108282, 9781852108281
