WETLANDS AND AGRICULTURE |
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| Authors: | D M Scotney A F Wilby |
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| Institution: | Department of Agriculture , Private Bag X9095, Pietennaritzburg, 3200, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | SUMMARY Emphasis is given to the importance of wetlands and the need for a rational and multi-use approach to their development. Their occurence in the landscape is explained and a brief account is given of characteristic soils and other related features. Wetlands are widely distributed in certain landscapes and generally have high agricultural potential, especially for the production of cultivated pastures. A large proportion of the vleis in Natal have already been developed. Important principles and procedures to be considered in planning wetland development are presented. The urgent need to develop a wetland strategy, initiate appropriate research, apply effective legislation and identify wetlands in need of total protection is stressed. |
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