Other editions of book Managing Our Natural Resources

Managing Our Natural Resources, fifth edition, was designed and written with people and the environment in which we live in mind. The original book was written specifically to meet the need for an up-to-date introductory level natural resources text for high school and postsecondary agricultural education students. It provides an overview of a wide array of topics in the broad area of natural resources management, ranging from forestry to air quality to wildlife management to solid waste management. Each chapter is built around specific learning objectives and includes numerous photographs and other graphic illustrations that provide a lively look at the topics being discussed. Case studies that address real-world and current issues are provided for each unit and are designed to promote lively classroom discussion and facilitate critical thinking.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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