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050 0 4 _a333.337 $2 18
110 2 _aMakin, John
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245 0 0 _aDeveloping countries, evaluation of land potential
_bthe work of LRD, 1956 - 2001
260 _aBucknell
_bLRD Publishers
_c2006
300 _axi, 167p.
_bill.
_c31cm.
350 _a25
520 _aRecords the experiences of the specialists of the Land Resources Division who worked for the British Government on rural development in about 60 developing countries between 1956 and 2001. Staff worked with local scientists and communities to survey, evaluate and map soils, land and water resources and to suggest possible options for agriculture, livestock production, forestry and conservation. Covers the early days of the organisations; professional development; management and operation of projects; the effect of the organisations upon their employees; numerous case studies, and the organisation's more recent incarnations.
651 4 _aInternational
690 _aPROPERTY-RURAL AND NATURAL ASSETS-RURAL AND NATURAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
700 1 _aBennett, John
700 1 _aBrunt, Martin
700 1 _aGriffin, Chris
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999 _c107170
_d107170