Environmental and Earth scientists urge conservation planners and practitioners to avail themselves of modern geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) as well as decision support tools available for other agronomic practices such as GPS tractor and implement guidance, precision planting, and fertilization and pesticide applications. Their topics include the nitrogen component in nonpoint source pollution models, identifying and characterizing ravines with GIS terrain attributes for precision conservation, elements of precision manure management, precision conservation to enhance wildlife benefits in agricultural landscapes, and precision conservation and precision regulation. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Precision conservation is a reality, and we are moving towards improved effectiveness of conservation practices by accounting for temporal and spatial variability within and off field. This is the first book to cover the application of the principles of precision conservation to target conservation practices across fields and watersheds. It has clearly been established that the 21st century will present enormous challenges, from increased yield demands to climate change. Without improved conservation practices it will not be possible to ensure food security and conservation effectiveness. Readers will appreciate the application of the precision conservation concept to increase conservation effectiveness in a variety of contexts, with a focus on recent advances in technology, methods, and improved results. IN PRESS! This book is being published according to the “Just Published” model, with more chapters to be published online as they are completed.
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