This introductory text explores important issues in agriculture and natural resources. Chapters are organized around student objectives and include chapter questions as well as additional learning activities to enhance classroom time. Each section includes a chapter on careers that provides current information on occupations and educational requirements for workers at both professional and technical levels for a particular area. Case studies are included to stimulate thought provoking discussions and to explore some of the more difficult issues. All facets of natural resource management are discussed in detail: soils, forests, water, game, and energy. This text takes a broad look at the panorama of preservation, exploitation, and conservation of natural resources. Conservation issues are presented in terms of how they shape today's natural resource management concerns.

Managing Our Natural Resources

Camp, William G.

Daugherty, Thomas B.

Teen & Young Adult

Delmar/Cengage Learning

Workbook for Camp/Daugherty’s Managing Our Natural Resources

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Examines the nature, history, and management of natural resources ranging from soil and water to forests, wildlife, and marine resources. Includes suggested activities and discussion of occupations in the field.

Delmar Pub

Newly updated and effectively illustrated, this text provides a comprehensive introduction to all facets of natural resource management. Designed to give students a solid understanding of issues involving the preservation, management, and conservation of natural resources, this wide-ranging text introduces them to such key areas as water, soils, forests, wildlife, minerals, waste management, land-use planning, and energy. Included is sure-handed career guidance in fields such as forestry, fish and wildlife management, and outdoor recreation. New material covers the recent natural disasters in the United States and examines the role of forest fires in the natural order. The "people aspect" of natural resources management is emphasized, showing how humankind can effectively use, manage and enhance the environment. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide ISBN: 0-8273-6717-1 Workbook Answer Key, ISBN: 0-8273-6927-1 Computerized Test Bank, ISBN: 0-8273-7492-5 Agriscience Testmaster CD-ROM, ISBN: 0-8273-7486-0

Managing our Natural Resources

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