Implementing the action programme for nitrate vulnerable zones in Scotland farming practices and awareness [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Government Social Research 2007ISBN:- 9780755969081
- 0950-2254
- 614.772 $2 18
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 148265-2001 |
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Literature review -- Farmer attitudes and practices -- Farmer behaviour and typologies -- Conclusions and suggestions for action -- References -- Appendices
Presents the results of research into farming practice in Scotland's four Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs). NVZs were introduced as a result of The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), the aim of which is to reduce existing, and prevent future, nitrate pollution from agricultural sources into the water environment.