Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 32 Document Number: D10615
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461 pages., via uiuc library catalog., Whether you are managing wetlands, protecting endangered species, or restoring ecosystems, you need to be able to communicate effectively in order to solve conservation and resource management problems. Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals can help you do just that--it is a practical and inspiring book that provides user-friendly guidance on achieving conservation goals through effective communication.
This second edition of a widely praised book, originally published in 1999, includes new material on working with stakeholders, volunteers, and other groups to multiply conservation success. It also expands on the use of electronic media with examples of conservation Web pages, blogs, e-newsletters, and other new media. The book's citations have been updated to include a host of Web sites and other electronic sources useful for planning and implementing communication programs.
12 pages, The article discusses the importance of regenerative agriculture and its implications for education within agriculture, food, and natural resources sectors. The document highlights how regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring ecosystem processes, such as improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing water retention, while also promoting more sustainable agricultural practices. It also touches upon the challenges faced by conventional agricultural systems, including the loss of soil health and vulnerability to climate change, while advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research. The document encourages a shift from industrialized agriculture towards systems that work with nature, offering examples of successful regenerative agricultural practices, both in the U.S. and globally.
