Soil water: basis for conservation and management of the plant cover of dry areas
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Several strategies can be used to maintain or increase vegetation cover in arid regions. These include restoring natural plant cover, introducing human-initiated plant cover with vegetation suited to hydrological resources, coordinating urban and rural development and adopting stationary feeding systems rather than continuing extensive grazing practices. Vegetation cover is crucial in preserving soil water in dry areas.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1998
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Tunisia, a Mediterranean country with dry-area problems
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Man has heavily impacted Tunisia's environment since Roman times. In recently year man has abuse has caused numerous soil and water related damage. Groundwater as well as surface water must be correctly managed especially as it pertains to agriculture, arboriculture, horticulture and in pasturing, reforestation and nature reserves.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1998
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Improving soil investigations at brownfield sites using a flexible work Strategy and screening methods inspired by the US Environmental Protection Agency's triad approach
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The article examines the triad strategy, developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency as an approach to investigate polluted brownfield sites cost effectively.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2007
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