Environmental impact assessment of irrigation and drainage projects (FAO irrigation and drainage paper)

The importance of environmental protection and conservation measures has been increasingly recognized since the 1970s.It is now generally accepted that economic development strategies must be compatible with environmental roles. The aim of this publication is to provide guidance enabling personnel working in irrigation and drainage to take environmental impacts into account. The main focus of the document is on the process of undertaking environmental impact assessment. Major environmental impact of irrigation and drainage projects are discussed in detail.