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Rural estate sustainability leading by example

By: Language: English Publication details: Cheltenham Forum for the Future 2006Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.335 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Examines the diverse ways in which rural estates are meeting a range of challenges including climate change, rural skills shortages and declining farm incomes by incorporating sustainable development into their business plans. Lists 10 hallmarks of sustainable estates. Covers estate management for sustainable rural areas and the impacts of climate change, energy use and carbon. Makes recommendations for maximising rural estate sustainability. Presents five case studies.

Examines the diverse ways in which rural estates are meeting a range of challenges including climate change, rural skills shortages and declining farm incomes by incorporating sustainable development into their business plans. Lists 10 hallmarks of sustainable estates. Covers estate management for sustainable rural areas and the impacts of climate change, energy use and carbon. Makes recommendations for maximising rural estate sustainability. Presents five case studies.