Land Use and Soil Resources

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Braimoh, Ademola K. (Editor), Vlek, Paul L. G. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2008.
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Geobiology.; Environmental sciences.; Physical geography.; Environment.; Environmental management.; Soil science.; Soil conservation.; Earth Sciences.; Environmental Science and Engineering.; Environment, general.; Soil Science & Conservation.; Environmental Management.; Physical Geography.; Biogeosciences.

Land-use change is one of the main drivers of many environmental change processes. It influences the basic resources of land use, including the soil. Its impact on soil often occurs so creepingly that land managers hardly contemplate initiating ameliorative or counterbalance measures. Poor land mana...