Knowledge of the Land: Land Resources Information and Its Use in Rural Development

by David Dent, Barry Dalal-Clayton

Overview

This unique book focuses on natural resources surveys, and how their information is used in land-use planning, environmental impact assessment, strategic planning, and policy making. It offers numerous practical examples and up-to-date references.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198296010
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/09/2001
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

International Institute for Environment and Development

Bureau of Rural Sciences, Canberra

Table of Contents

IntroductionHistorical PerspectiveInformation Needs and Methods of Resource AssessmentLand EvaluationLand Use PlanningEnvironmental Impact AssessmentSustainable Development StrategiesParticipatory PlanningPlanning in TanzaniaPlanning in Sri LankaKnowledge at All LevelsReferences