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Library ResourceJanuary, 2008Georgia
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchApril, 2008Jordan, Western Asia
The project aims to improve the productivity of degraded rangelands through efficient utilization of limited rainfall. Nearly 48% of farmers in the Muhareb community own flocks, with an average flock size of about 159 head. About 52% of farmers in Um Al Naám own flocks, with an average of 125 head; about 63% of farmers in Muhareb community own a small flock (average 28 head), or a medium flock size (30%, average 293 head), or a large flock (7%, average 751 head. However, about 72% of farmers in Um Al Naám own a small flock, with an average flock size of 36 head.
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsDecember, 2008Turkey
The aims of this study are to determine the appropriate peach orchard locations among Tokat Kazova lands and to classify the lands according to the suitability for peach cultivation by means of Geographic Information System (GIS). The distances and elevation differences of possible orchard locations to/from the available water resources, soil profile depth, soil profile texture, frost risk, land aspect, and land slope were considered as criterions to classify the lands of Tokat Kazova to determine appropriate lands for peach cultivation under Tokat Kazova conditions.
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsDecember, 2008Turkey
In this study, the new distribution area of compact form of Anatolian black pine (Pinus nigra J. F. var. şeneriana (Saatçioğlu) Yalt.) which one of the endemic taxon of Turkey is clarified in Kastamonu-Kaşçılar, Kadıdağı region for providing support to in-situ and ex-situ conservation works.
Bu çalışmada; Türkiye nin endemik taksonlarından Ebe karaçamı (Pinus nigra J. F. var. şeneriana (Saatçioğlu) Yalt.) nın in-situ ve ex-situ korunmasına katkı sağlanması amacıyla Kastamonu-Kaşçılar ve Kadıdağı yörelerinde tespit edilen yeni yayılışı ve bireyleri tanıtılmaktadır.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksJune, 2008Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Russia, Sweden, Italy, Germany
This country profile describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in Azerbaijan. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of the country and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksJune, 2008Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Sweden, Italy
This country profile describes the state of the water resources and water use, as well as the state of agricultural water management in Armenia. The aim of this report is to describe the particularities of the country and the problems met in the development of the water resources, and irrigation in particular.
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Library ResourceRegulationsJanuary, 2009United Arab Emirates
These Regulations issued by the Regulation and Supervision Bureau for the water, wastewater and electricity sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi concern design, construction, use and maintenance of fuel storage tanks. The aim of these Regulations is to ensure the prevention and early detection of any fuel release from fuel storage tanks and to minimize the risk of fuel releases affecting the environment and public health.
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Library ResourceLegislationJanuary, 2008Jordan
This Law consisting of 47 articles provides for all matters relating to the establishment, management and operation of development areas. The boundaries of these areas are determined by a decision from the Council of Ministers.
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Library ResourceNational PoliciesNovember, 2008Jordan
The Integrated Financing Strategy (IFS) is a national wide document, developed by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, supported by the Global Mechanism (GM) of the UNCCD, to implement Jordan’s commitments towards UNCCD. The IFS aims at providing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to financing and project implementation that would combat desertification and promote SLM, and in doing so to provide a more stable climate for investment and financing in this area for Jordan.
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Library ResourceJanuary, 2008Western Asia, Northern Africa
The state of the Arab environment stands at a pivotal juncture with numerous environmental problems both current and imminently threatening the region. Among the major challenges being faced are water scarcity, land degradation and desertification, inadequate waste management, coastal and marine environment degradation and air pollution.
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