This book provides an integrated, practical introduction to conservation issues associated with current farming practice. Representing both industry and conservation as an integrated and holistic system, it explores conservation issues within each farming discipline; from arable and horticulture to grasslands, woodlands, aquatic and coastal farming.
Carefully structured, the book begins by introducing the overall subject, including some statistics on current farming activities, giving a brief outlook for the future of farming systems in relation to conservation value of an example farm, and will progress with a series of case studies that will include the following elements: site assessment; species list; soils management options; and a habitat management plan. In addition a summary section will draw together the common themes of the chapter.
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A clearly written, integrated introduction to habitat and species conservation with the agricultural context.
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Uses a range of international case studies and real-world examples to illustrate both good and ineffective agri-environment schemes.
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Focuses on applications, rather that ecological facts, theories and principles.
This practical, integrated guide will provide students with an informed appreciation of current practice whilst raising questions about the development of conservation in farming in the future. It will provide invaluable to those studying courses across a range of disciplines including agriculture, countryside management, conservation biology, horticulture, aquaculture and ecology.
