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… land pushed back the former pastures and meadows. Cattle farming became less and less attractive, while wine and vegetable farming brought higher incomes to the villages (see … which ideally use nature-based production methods (e.g. organic farming). The The Green Belt of Europe: From Vision …

… has been replaced by farmland used mainly for dairy farming and beef cattle production. In 1942, most forest … oxgen, which in turn reduces the rate of decomposition of organic material and the capacity to support aquatic … increase the sustainability of soil and water resources; • farming and harvesting of wildlife in a sustainable manner on …

… are semi-natural lands that may be managed primarily for farming, timber, recreation or other human uses, but provide … of an area. Collectively, ecological processes produce organic matter using energy through photosynthesis and … in connectivity conservation, for example, cultivation of organic cocoa, ecotourism, recreational opportunities and …

… as not enough time is allowed for formation of the complex organic molecules that are characteristic of normal alluvial … and the use of pesticides. Urban pollution is mainly organic and stems from domestic waste, particularly sewage … and pollution, plus deforestation associated with farming and human population increases. Some parts of its …

… they can simultaneously conserve biodiversity and sustain farming, forestry, fisheries, and other human uses. 3.2.6 … of uses are often acceptable. These include extensive farming practices (Estonia), sustainable harvesting of non-timber forest products and the cultivation of organic cocoa (Mesoamerica), ecotourism and sustainable …

… to major changes in ocean circulation patterns. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) accumulate in the fatty tissues of … Ocean Governance Understanding how persistent organic pollutants (POPs) enter the marine environment and … a code of conduct for small-scale sustainable shrimp farming. (See “Consumer Initiatives,” below.) As these …