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The 'national Inventory of Soil and Water Conservation Needs shows that nearly two-thirds of the non-federal rural land of the United States needs conservation treatment of some kind.
Nearly 888 out of million acres in the 48 mainland States, or 890 out of million acres in the entire United States, needs conserva tion treatment.
In either case, the land needing treatment is 62 percent of the non-federal land expected to be in agricultural use by 1975. It includes 62 percent of the cropland, 73 percent of the non Federal pasture and range, and 55 percent of the non-federal forest and woodland.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a profound investigation into the soil and water concerns affecting the rural landscape of the United States. Conducted by the author and a team of fellow researchers, the comprehensive study catalogs the country's land resources, revealing that nearly two-thirds of the non-federal rural land requires conservation treatment to varying degrees. The analysis delves into the extent of soil erosion, unfavorable soil conditions, and excess water, providing a detailed account of the challenges facing American agriculture. The book highlights the urgent need for land use changes and outlines the conservation treatments necessary to safeguard the nation's agricultural productivity. It also presents a comprehensive inventory of small watersheds, emphasizing the importance of project action to address flooding and water management issues. The book's meticulous examination of the country's land and water resources serves as a valuable guide for policymakers, land managers, and anyone concerned with the future of American agriculture and the environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331262995_0
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