Managing our natural resources
By: William G. Camp and Betty Heath-Camp.
Contributors: Heath-Camp, Betty.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 528
ISBN-13: 9781428318687
Subjects: Natural resources -- United States -- Management -- Juvenile literature; Natural resources -- Management -- Vocational guidance -- United States -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Unit 1 : Introduction.; title: Our natural resources; title: A history of conservation in the United States; title: Concepts in natural resources management; title: Case study : Eyes in the night : The debate over wolf reintroduction in North America; title: Unit 2 : Soil and land resources.; title: Soil characteristics; title: Soil erosion; title: Controlling erosion on the farm; title: Nonfarm erosion control; title: Rangeland management; title: Landfills and solid waste management; title: Wetland preservation and management; title: Land-use planning; title: Careers in soil management; title: Case study : Let's go to the beach; title: Unit 3 : Water and air resources.; title: Water supply and water users; title: Water pollution; title: Water purification and wastewater treatment; title: Water-use planning; title: Air and air quality; title: Careers in water and air management; title: Case study : The tale of the pesky mollusk; title: Unit 4 : Forest resources.; title: Our forests and their products; title: Woodland management; title: Forest enemies and their control; title: Fire!; title: Careers in forestry; title: Unit 5 : Fish and wildlife resources.; title: Fish and wildlife in America; title: Game management; title: Marine fisheries management; title: Freshwater fishery management; title: Careers in fish and wildlife management; title: Case study : The whaling controversy; title: Unit 6 : Outdoor recreation resources.; title: Recreation on public lands and waters; title: Outdoor safety; title: Careers in outdoor recreation; title: Case study : Of forests and foes; title: Unit 7 : Energy, mineral, and metal resources.; title: Fossil fuels; title: Alternative energy sources management; title: Metals and minerals; title: Careers in energy, mineral, and metal resources; title: Case study : To regulate or not to regulate : that is the question; title: Unit 8 : Advanced concepts.; title: Advanced concepts in natural resources management; title: Case study : GMOs and the environment : where do we draw the line? Appendixes.; title: Websites dealing with natural resources and environmental management; title: Safety certification programs; title: Personal and occupational safety in the school workplace : conducting a safety evaluation; title: Supervised agricultural experiences; title: Additional case studies; title: Glossary