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"These are select papers from the 1995 Workshop on Soil Conservation Extension, held at Chiangmai in Thailand. The conference was held in the context of acknowledging that soil conservation schemes have failed in many countries - this material analyses why and how, and suggests remedies."
"This work is intended for advanced readers interested in methods of sustainable land management - the prevention and control of land degradation. It offers a coherent view of the situation concerning land degradation and the human response to the problem. It is generally recognized that technological solutions alone cannot solve the problems of land degradation. This book discusses the role of land use and land management policies, prog ..."
"These are select papers from the 1995 Workshop on Soil Conservation Extension, held at Chiangmai in Thailand. The conference was held in the context of acknowledging that soil conservation schemes have failed in many countries - this material analyses why and how, and suggests remedies."