A manual of land characteristics for evaluation of rural land / T.H. Webb, A.D. Wilson.
By: Webb, T. H. (Trevor Haddon).
Contributor(s): Wilson, A. D | Landcare Research New Zealand
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BookSeries: Landcare Research science series 10.Publisher: Lincoln, N.Z. : Manaaki Whenua Press, 1995Description: 32 p. ; 30 cm.ISBN: 0478045433 (pbk.).Subject(s): LAND CLASSIFICATION | ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS | LAND USE | CLIMATE | SOILS | RURAL LAND | NEW ZEALANDHoldings: CHRISTCHURCH: 631.47(931) MAN | GRETA POINT: 631.47(931) MAN Summary: Presents principles of land evaluation and describes the land characteristics from which classifications are to be derived. The range of land characteristics allows interpretation for a variety of land uses. Guidelines on how to apply the principles in the manual to derive classifications from the land characteristics are provided. Land evaluation is the process of interpreting the opportunities and limitations presented by biophysical factors, in relation to the requirements of specific land uses. The evaluations are intended in assist land managers and planners to optimise the use of their reseources, and to promote land use that is economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
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Includes bibliographical references.
Presents principles of land evaluation and describes the land characteristics from which classifications are to be derived. The range of land characteristics allows interpretation for a variety of land uses. Guidelines on how to apply the principles in the manual to derive classifications from the land characteristics are provided. Land evaluation is the process of interpreting the opportunities and limitations presented by biophysical factors, in relation to the requirements of specific land uses. The evaluations are intended in assist land managers and planners to optimise the use of their reseources, and to promote land use that is economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
CHRISTCHURCH: 631.47(931) MAN
GRETA POINT: 631.47(931) MAN
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