Nature conservation can improve the productivity and appeal of your farm. This book shows how to use a conservation policy with your farming practices to increase the diversity of beneficial plants and animals. Use simple techniques of observation and measurement to achieve a productive resource for future generations.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Chapter 1 The benefits of nature conservation on your property
Chapter 2 What is an ecosystem?
Chapter 3 Describing the flora and fauna in your area
Chapter 4 Agriculture—the quiet invasion of changing succession
Chapter 5 Where have all the flowers (and other species) gone?
Chapter 6 Measuring the health of habitat
Chapter 7 Managing flora and fauna on your farm
Glossary
