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1	Our plundered planet. more books like this by Fairfield Osborn add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $194.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations more books like this by David R Montgomery add to wishlist Dirt, soil, call it what you want - it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern ... see all copies from $8.93! new only from $10.13! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Soil Erosion in the Tropics: Principles and Management more books like this by Lal Rattan, R Lal add to wishlist Filling a need for all soil scientists, this comprehensive, volume on the problem of soil erosion, covers the principles and processes of wind and water erosion, with emphasis on the tropics. Because soil erosion is the single largest problem in maintaining food production worldwide, management practices advocated in this volume will be of ... see all copies from $143.13!
4	Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook more books like this by Steven J Goldman, K C Jackson, Taras A Bursztynsky (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $21.99!
5	Soil and Water Conservation for Productivity and Environmental Protection more books like this by Frederick R Troeh add to wishlist For sophomore/senior-level courses in Soil Conservation and Water Conservation in Agronomy or Soil Science Departments. Written from an agronomic rather than an engineering perspective, this introduction to soil and water conservation text explores a full range of topics and environmental issues, including some ignored or overlooked in other ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $55.10! \| SVS
6	Soil Erosion Research Methods more books like this by R Lal add to wishlist This new edition of "Soil Erosion Research Methods" retains the themes and layout of the first edition. However, most chapters have been revised and some additional chapters have been added. There are new chapters on modeling wind and water erosion. Extensive revisions and updating have been done in chapters dealing with assessment of erosivity ... see all copies from $20.24! new only from $99.00!
7	World soil erosion and conservation more books like this by David Pimentel, PhD (Editor) add to wishlist Land degradation from soil erosion has been considered by many to be a problem of significant proportion, affecting some 30-50% of the earth's land surface. At the time of the first publication of this book in 1993, estimates indicated that 10-15 million hectares of land were being lost each year through erosion and salinisation from irrigation ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $42.11! \| SVS
8	Soil Erosion at Multiple Scales: Principles and Methods for Assessing Causes and Impacts more books like this by F W T de Vries, F W T Penning De Vries (Editor), F Agus (Editor) add to wishlist Approaches to research on the causes and impacts of soil erosion have changed significantly over recent years. Whereas biophysical research traditionally utilized small carefully managed erosion plots, models and other techniques are now available to study impacts of broad scale management on the hydrology and water quality of catchments and even ... see all copies from $84.87! new only from $89.41!
9	Soil Erosion and Sediment Redistribution in River Catchments: Measurement, Modelling and Management more books like this by Philip N Owens, A J Collins (Editor) add to wishlist This book reviews the major achievements that have been made in soil erosion and sediment redistribution research and management. It presents work from key players in river basin soil erosion and sediment redistribution, from sources to sinks, from field to riverbank, and from academia to policy and industry. It examines the developments made in ... see all copies from $122.87! new only from $122.87!
10	Landscape Erosion and Evolution Modeling more books like this by Russell S Harmon (Editor), William W Doe III (Editor) add to wishlist Landscapes are characterized by a wide variation, both spatially and temporally, of tolerance and response to natural processes and anthropogenic stress. These tolerances and responses can be analyzed through individual landscape parameters, such as soils, vegetation, water, etc, or holistically through ecosystem or watershed studies. However, ... see all copies from $104.99! new only from $128.58! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Far from paradise : the story of man's impact on the environment more books like this by John Seymour, Herbert Girardet add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12	Soil Erosion and Carbon Dynamics more books like this by Eric J Roose, Lal Rattan, Feller Christian add to wishlist In addition to depleting nutrients necessary for healthy crops, soil erosion processes can affect the carbon balance of agroecosystems, and thus influence global warming.. While the magnitude and severity of soil erosion are well documented, fluxes of eroded carbon are rarely quantified. The most complete, nonpartisan source of information ... see all copies from $88.95! new only from $133.39!
13	Handbook for the Assessment of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Using Environmental Radionuclides more books like this by F Zapata (Editor) add to wishlist This Handbook is a new comprehensive reference of the methodologies (field, laboratory and desk work) for using radionuclides, primarily 137Cs and210Pb, to establish rates and spatial patterns of soil redistribution within the landscape and determine the geochronology of sediment deposits. It is based on the recent developments made by a global ... see all copies from $85.00! new only from $117.46! \| SVS
14	Soil Quality and Soil Erosion Sment and Treatment more books like this by Rattan Lal, Lal Rattan (Editor) add to wishlist This work examines the issue of accelerated soil erosion, which has become an increasingly serious concern in the twentieth century. Aspects considered in this title include on-site impact of erosion; application of soil science to problems of non-agricultural uses of soil, such as mineland restoration, urban uses and disposal of urban wastes; ... see all copies from $19.99! new only from $98.81!
15	Soil Erosion, Conservation, and Rehabilitation more books like this by Menachem Agassi add to wishlist Discusses the latest information regarding the processes and mechanisms responsible for runoff and erosion by water in arable lands--detailing state-of-the-art water and soil conservation methods. Elucidates the rehabilitation of agricultural lands depleted by human activity. see all copies from $144.60! new only from $180.70! \| SVS
16 view cover	Soil Erosion: Application of Physically Based Models more books like this by J]rgen Schmidt (Editor), Ja1/4rgen Schmidt (Editor), Jurgen Schmidt add to wishlist Accelerated degradation of soils and surface waters produce increasing problems in many parts of the world. Within this context, the book addresses the topic Application of Physically Based Soil Erosion Models in order to present some essential tools for improving land-use strategies and conservation measures. Over the last 20 years, the need for ... see all copies from $165.00! new only from $172.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Imperial Gullies: Soil Erosion and Conservation in Lesotho more books like this by Kate B Showers add to wishlist Once the grain basket for South Africa, much of Lesotho has become a scarred and treeless wasteland. In 'Imperial Gullies: Soil Erosion and Conservation in Lesotho', Kate B. Showers documents the causes of this devastation. see all copies from $16.50! new only from $27.95! \| SVS
18 view cover	Soil Erosion in Europe more books like this by John Boardman (Editor), Jean Poese (Editor), Jean Poesen (Editor) add to wishlist Provides a unique and comprehensive assessment of soil erosion throughout Europe, an important aspect to control and manage if landscapes are to be sustained for the future. Written in two parts, Soil Erosion in Europe primarily focuses on current issues, area specific soil erosion rates, on and off-site impacts, government responses, soil ... see all copies from $170.91! new only from $244.50!
19 view cover	Geomorphology of Upland Peat: Erosion, Form and Landscape Change more books like this by Martin G Evans, Jeff Warburton add to wishlist "The Geomorphology of Upland Peat" offers a detailed synthesis of existing literature on peat erosion, incorporating new research ideas and data from two leading experts in the field. The book presents the most detailed and current work to date. It is written in a style that is both intelligent and accessible. It is fully illustrated with original ... see all copies from $50.00! new only from $80.67! \| first editions \| SVS
20	Soil Erosion and Pollution more books like this by Darlene R. Stille add to wishlist Discusses the erosion and pollution of soil, the harmful effects of these processes, and ways of preventing them. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The political economy of soil erosion in developing countries more books like this by Piers M. Blaikie add to wishlist see all copies from $32.42! new only from $61.70!
22	Soil erosion more books like this by R P C Morgan add to wishlist see all copies from $3.38! first editions
23	Erosion & Sedimnt Poll Contrl 84-2 more books like this by James M Gregory, R P Beasley, Thomas R McCarty add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
24	Biotechnical Slope Protection and Erosion Control more books like this by Donald H Gray add to wishlist see all copies from $18.48!
25 view cover	Soil Erosion: Processes, Prediction, Measurement, and Control more books like this by Terrence J Toy, George R Foster, Kenneth G Renard add to wishlist This book provides a thorough look at physical properties of soil erosion. Soil erosion has been responsible for billions of dollars of damage during the past thirty years, in the United States alone. "Soil Erosion" provides complete coverage of the physical causes, processes, and effects of this environmental problem, from its origins to planning ... see all copies from $120.96! new only from $120.96! \| SVS

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