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Tales from the underground : a natural history of subterranean life / by Wolfe, David W.(David Walter)(CARDINAL)539015;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-206).
Subjects: Soil animals.; Soil ecology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Growing a revolution : bringing our soil back to life / by Montgomery, David R.,1961-author.(CARDINAL)334846;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-308) and index.Introduction -- Fertile ruins -- Myths of modern agriculture -- Roots of the underground economy -- The oldest problem -- Ditching the plow -- Green manure -- Developing solutions -- The organic dilemma -- Carbon cowboys -- Invisible herds -- Farming carbon -- Closing the loop -- The fifth revolution."The problem of agriculture is as old as civilization. Throughout history, great societies that abused their land withered into poverty or disappeared entirely. Now we risk repeating this ancient story on a global scale due to ongoing soil degradation, a changing climate, and a rising population. But there is reason for hope. David R. Montgomery introduces us to farmers around the world at the heart of a brewing soil health revolution that could bring humanity's ailing soil back to life remarkably fast. Growing a Revolution draws on visits to farms in the industrialized world and developing world to show that a new combination of farming practices can deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to problems farmers face today. Cutting through standard debates about conventional and organic farming, Montgomery explores why practices based on the principles of conservation agriculture help restore soil health and fertility. Farmers he visited found it both possible and profitable to stop plowing up the soil and blanketing fields with chemicals. Montgomery finds that the combination of no-till planting, cover crops, and diverse crop rotations provides the essential recipe to rebuild soil organic matter. Farmers using these unconventional practices cultivate beneficial soil life, smother weeds, and suppress pests while relying on far less, if any, fertilizer and pesticides. These practices are good for farmers and the environment. Using less fossil fuel and agrochemicals while maintaining crop yields helps farmers with their bottom line. Regenerative practices also translate into farms that use less water, generate less pollution, lower carbon emissions--and stash an impressive amount of carbon underground. Combining ancient wisdom with modern science, Growing a Revolution lays out a solid case for an inspiring vision where agriculture becomes the solution to environmental problems, helping feed us all, cool the planet, and restore life to the land."
Subjects: Soil ecology.; Soil biology.; Soil restoration.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Cows save the planet : and other improbable ways of restoring soil to heal the earth / by Schwartz, Judith D.(CARDINAL)366378;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index.Ground zero for carbon dioxide reduction is the ground -- Carbon trading: nature's version -- The making and unmaking of deserts: the grazing paradox -- The return of lost water -- Beyond eat your vegetables -- The more the merrier: biodiversity starts in the soil -- The soil grab -- Floods, drought, and the Grasslands, LLC, experiment -- The soil standard.Explains soil's role in ecology and the economy, and reveals how treating soil in an environmentally sensitive way can bring about positive changes with respect to climate change, biodiversity loss, obesity, and other crises.
Subjects: Soil ecology.; Soil restoration.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Down to earth / by Stewart, Melissaauthor.(DLC)n 97099584 ; Scherer, Jeffrey,illustrator.(DLC)n 93024704;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.Introduces the components of soil, patterns of change, and erosion.
Subjects: Soils; Soil ecology; Soils.; Soil ecology.; Ecology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Teaming with microbes : the organic gardener's guide to the soil food web / by Lowenfels, Jeff.(CARDINAL)476259; Lewis, Wayne,1942-(CARDINAL)476258;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-210) and index.The basic science : What is the soil food web and why should gardeners care? ; Classic soil science ; Bacteria ; Archaea ; Fungi ; Algae and slime molds ; Protozoa ; Nematodes ; Arthropods ; Earthworms ; Gastropods ; Reptiles, mammals, and birds -- Applying soil food web science to yard and garden care : How the soil food web applies to gardening ; What do your soil food webs look like? ; Tools for restoration and maintenance ; Compost ; Mulch ; Compost teas ; Mycorrhizal fungi ; The lawn ; Maintaining trees, shrubs, and perennials ; Growing annuals and vegetables ; A simple soil food web garden calendar ; No one ever fertilized an old growth forest -- Appendix : the soil food web gardening rules.
Subjects: Soils.; Soil ecology.; Soil microbiology.; Food chains (Ecology);
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 7
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Soil : the incredible story of what keeps the earth, and us, healthy / by Evans, Matthew,Author(DLC)nb2002025041;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-262) and index."A love letter to Mother Earth and entertaining must-read that goes to the heart of our survival." - Charles Massy, author of Call of the Reed Warbler. Perfect for fans of Wilding by Isabella Tree. What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves. Soil is the unlikely story of our most maligned resource as swashbuckling hero. A saga of bombs, ice ages and civilisations falling. Of ancient hunger, modern sicknesses and gastronomic delight. It features poison gas, climate collapse and a mind-blowing explanation of how rain is formed. For too long, we've not only neglected the land beneath us, we've squandered and debased it, by over-clearing, over-grazing and over-ploughing. But if we want our food to nourish us, and to ensure our planet's long-term health, we need to understand how soil works - how it's made, how it's lost, and how it can be repaired. In this ode to the thin veneer of Earth that gifts us life, commentator and farmer Matthew Evans shows us that what we do in our backyards, on our farms, and what we put on our dinner tables really matters, and can be a source of hope. Isn't it time we stopped treating the ground beneath our feet like dirt?
Subjects: Soils.; Soil ecology.; Sustainable agriculture.;
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Earthworms, dirt, and rotten leaves : an exploration in ecology / by McLaughlin, Molly.(CARDINAL)754250;
Bibliography: pages 82-83.Examines the earthworm and its environment, suggesting experiments to introduce basic ecological concepts as demonstrated by the earthworm's survival in its habitat.
Subjects: Earthworms.; Earthworms; Ecology.; Ecology; Soil ecology.; Soil ecology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The living earth / by Schmid, Eleonore.(CARDINAL)134191;
Subjects: Ecology.; Ecology; Soil ecology; Soils;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Soil basics / by Lindeen, Carol,1976-(CARDINAL)317437;
Includes bibliographical references.410L
Subjects: Soils; Soil ecology;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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How is soil made? / by Montgomery, Heather L.(CARDINAL)496029;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What is soil? -- All about humus -- Nutrients in soil -- Nutrient cycles -- Water for life -- Fresh air for life -- Weathering rock -- Break it down -- Carried away -- Dumped on the land -- Soil and climate -- Soil takes it's time -- Soil conservation.How Is Soil Made introduces the organic and inorganic components of soil; discusses plants need for nutrients, nutrient cycles, and decomposition; illustrates the weathering, erosion, deposition processes; and, concludes with why humans need to safeguard soil.IG830LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Soils; Soil ecology;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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