Nature conservation is about keeping, or bringing back, a wide range of plants, animals and other organisms on your farm that will contribute to its health, productivity and appeal. It's about working in harmony with the environment to sustain the land and its productivity.
Nature conservation can improve the productivity and appeal of your farm. This book shows how to use a conservation policy with your farming practices to increase the diversity of beneficial plants and animals. Use simple techniques of observation and measurement to achieve a productive resource for future generations.
| Title | Nature conservation on farms |
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| Pages | 130 |
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| Catalogue number | B957 |
| Year of publish | 2016 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Price | $36.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $36.00 | Buy now |
| eBook - $14.99 (iPad/iPhone) |
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