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This introductory book explores important issues in agriculture and natural resources. It includes information on the importance of conserving and preserving our natural resources, and addresses hot topics such as solid waste disposal and wetland preservation. Also included is current information on career opportunities in agricultural and environmental issues. Case studies explore some of the more difficult issues in resource management and conservation.

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• Preface(p. ix)
• Acknowledgments(p. x)
• Section I Introduction(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Our Natural Resources(p. 3)
• What Is a Natural Resource?(p. 3)
• Soil Resources(p. 4)
• Water Resources(p. 6)
• Fish and Wildlife Resources(p. 7)
• Forest Resources(p. 8)
• Other Resources(p. 9)
• Summary(p. 10)
• Chapter 2 A History of Conservation in the United States(p. 12)
• Wildlife Management(p. 13)
• Forest Management(p. 15)
• Soil Conservation(p. 16)
• Water Management(p. 18)
• Summary(p. 20)
• Chapter 3 Concepts in Natural Resources Management(p. 22)
• The Nature of Resources(p. 23)
• An Ecological Outlook(p. 25)
• Human Population(p. 30)
• Resource Use(p. 31)
• Conservation(p. 32)
• Preservation(p. 32)
• Multiple Use(p. 33)
• A National Attitude(p. 33)
• Summary(p. 34)
• Case Study: Eyes in the Night: The Debate over Wolf Reintroduction in North America(p. 36)
• Section II Soil and Land Resources(p. 39)
• Chapter 4 Soil Characteristics(p. 41)
• What Is Soil?(p. 41)
• Soil Formation(p. 42)
• Weathering(p. 44)
• Soil Organic Matter(p. 44)
• Characterizing Soils(p. 45)
• Summary(p. 51)
• Chapter 5 Soil Erosion(p. 52)
• When Is Erosion a Problem?(p. 52)
• Results of Erosion(p. 55)
• Summary(p. 58)
• Chapter 6 Controlling Erosion on the Farm(p. 60)
• Land Capability and Land Use(p. 60)
• Control Measures for Water-Caused Erosion(p. 63)
• Vegetative Control of Water-Caused Erosion(p. 63)
• Mechanical Control of Water-Caused Erosion(p. 67)
• Controlling Wind-Caused Erosion(p. 70)
• Summary(p. 71)
• Chapter 7 Nonfarm Erosion Control(p. 73)
• Controlling Nonfarm Erosion(p. 73)
• Mechanical Erosion Controls(p. 74)
• Vegetative Erosion Controls(p. 77)
• Highway Erosion Control(p. 79)
• Strip-Mining Operations(p. 79)
• Summary(p. 81)
• Chapter 8 Rangeland Management(p. 83)
• The Grasslands(p. 84)
• History of the Ranges in This Country(p. 87)
• Types of Vegetation(p. 91)
• Range Management Techniques(p. 92)
• Summary(p. 96)
• Chapter 9 Landfills and Solid Waste Management(p. 98)
• Solid Wastes(p. 98)
• Types of Solid Waste(p. 101)
• Disposal of Solid Waste(p. 104)
• What Is a Landfill?(p. 105)
• Landfill Design(p. 105)
• Natural Attenuation Landfills(p. 107)
• Containment Landfills(p. 107)
• Why Recycling?(p. 108)
• Summary(p. 109)
• Chapter 10 Wetland Preservation and Management(p. 111)
• What Are Wetlands?(p. 111)
• History of Wetlands in the United States(p. 113)
• Wetland Identification(p. 114)
• Types of Wetlands(p. 117)
• Status of Wetlands in the United States(p. 122)
• Wetland Preservation(p. 124)
• Wetland Management(p. 125)
• Other Government Programs(p. 127)
• Summary(p. 127)
• Chapter 11 Land-Use Planning(p. 129)
• Non-Farmland-Use Planning(p. 129)
• Farmland Use(p. 130)
• Regional Land-Use Planning(p. 132)
• Summary(p. 138)
• Chapter 12 Careers in Soil Management(p. 140)
• Soil Conservationist or Range Manager(p. 140)
• Soil Conservation Technician(p. 143)
• Soil Scientist(p. 143)
• Soils Engineer(p. 145)
• Summary(p. 145)
• Case Study: Let's Go to the Beach(p. 146)
• Section III Water Resources(p. 149)
• Chapter 13 Water Supply and Water Users(p. 151)
• The Water Cycle(p. 151)
• Water Users(p. 154)
• Summary(p. 159)
• Chapter 14 Water Pollution(p. 160)
• Classification of Pollution Sources(p. 160)
• Urban Pollution(p. 162)
• Industrial Pollution(p. 163)
• Agricultural Pollution(p. 165)
• Water Pollution Control Measures(p. 166)
• Detecting Water Pollution(p. 167)
• Summary(p. 169)
• Chapter 15 Water Purification and Waste Water Treatment(p. 171)
• The Human Water Cycle(p. 171)
• Water as a Resource(p. 172)
• Processing Water(p. 173)
• "Pure" Water(p. 173)
• Water Impurities(p. 175)
• Water Treatment(p. 177)
• Wastewater Treatment(p. 178)
• Summary(p. 182)
• Chapter 16 Water-Use Planning(p. 184)
• Dams, Reservoirs, and Ponds(p. 184)
• Waterway Use(p. 185)
• Desalination(p. 185)
• Use and Reuse of Water(p. 187)
• Weather Control(p. 188)
• Water Runoff Control in Urban Areas(p. 188)
• Summary(p. 189)
• Chapter 17 Careers in Water Management(p. 190)
• Geologists, Geophysicists, and Aquatic Scientists(p. 190)
• Meteorologists(p. 194)
• Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators(p. 195)
• Summary(p. 197)
• Case Study: It's in the Water...(p. 198)
• Section IV Forest Resources(p. 201)
• Chapter 18 Our Forests and Their Products(p. 203)
• Our Forests(p. 204)
• The Forest as Enemy(p. 204)
• The Forest as Friend(p. 204)
• Forests in America Today(p. 205)
• Trees and Their Growth(p. 208)
• Forest Products(p. 212)
• Other Forest-Produced Benefits(p. 213)
• Summary(p. 213)
• Chapter 19 Woodland Management(p. 216)
• Measuring the Forest(p. 217)
• Intermediate Cuttings(p. 221)
• Harvest Cuttings(p. 223)
• Reproducing the Forest(p. 226)
• Steps in Forest Management(p. 227)
• Summary(p. 228)
• Chapter 20 Forest Enemies and Their Control(p. 230)
• Insects(p. 231)
• Diseases(p. 234)
• Wildlife(p. 235)
• Grazing(p. 236)
• Environment(p. 237)
• Summary(p. 238)
• Chapter 21 Fire!(p. 240)
• Fire as a Forest Management Tool(p. 241)
• Wildfire in America(p. 241)
• Causes of Forest Fires(p. 244)
• Types of Forest Fires(p. 246)
• Detecting a Wildfire(p. 247)
• The Anatomy of a Fire(p. 248)
• Prevention and Suppression(p. 249)
• Summary(p. 251)
• Chapter 22 Careers in Forestry(p. 253)
• Forester(p. 253)
• Forest and Conservation Worker(p. 257)
• Logger(p. 258)
• Forestry Teaching and Research(p. 260)
• Summary(p. 261)
• Case Study: Taxol: The Miracle Cure?(p. 263)
• Section V Fish and Wildlife Resources(p. 265)
• Chapter 23 Fish and Wildlife in America(p. 267)
• Background Information(p. 267)
• Extinct, Rare, and Endangered Species(p. 268)
• Summary(p. 274)
• Chapter 24 Game Management(p. 275)
• Habitat Requirements(p. 275)
• Game Management Procedures(p. 276)
• The Individual Landowner and Game Management(p. 280)
• Legislation and Game Management(p. 281)
• Summary(p. 281)
• Chapter 25 Marine Fisheries Management(p. 283)
• Ocean Physical Characteristics(p. 283)
• The Biological Ocean(p. 286)
• The Estuarine Ecosystem(p. 291)
• Artificially Cultivating the Ocean(p. 292)
• Ocean Laws and Regulations(p. 293)
• Summary(p. 296)
• Chapter 26 Freshwater Fishery Management(p. 297)
• The Lake Habitat(p. 297)
• Farm Ponds(p. 298)
• Common Freshwater Fish(p. 302)
• Fisheries Management(p. 303)
• Summary(p. 306)
• Chapter 27 Careers in Fish and Wildlife Management(p. 308)
• Conservation Officer(p. 308)
• Game Biologist(p. 309)
• Fish and Wildlife Technician(p. 309)
• Fish Culture Technicians(p. 312)
• Zoologist(p. 313)
• Summary(p. 313)
• Case Study: The Whaling Controversy(p. 315)
• Section VI Outdoor Recreation Resources(p. 317)
• Chapter 28 Recreation on Public Lands(p. 319)
• Federal Programs(p. 320)
• State Recreation Areas(p. 325)
• Abuse and Misuse of Public Recreation Areas(p. 326)
• Summary(p. 326)
• Chapter 29 Outdoor Safety(p. 328)
• Land-Based Activities(p. 328)
• Water-Based Activities(p. 333)
• Summary(p. 337)
• Chapter 30 Careers in Outdoor Recreation(p. 339)
• Government Employees(p. 339)
• Private Business(p. 342)
• Summary(p. 343)
• Case Study: Of Forests and Foes(p. 344)
• Section VII Energy, Mineral, and Metal Resources(p. 347)
• Chapter 31 Fossil Fuel Management(p. 349)
• Coal(p. 349)
• Oil or Petroleum(p. 352)
• Natural Gas(p. 354)
• Oil Shale and Tar Sands(p. 355)
• Summary(p. 355)
• Chapter 32 Alternative Energy Sources Management(p. 357)
• Solar Energy(p. 357)
• Nuclear Power(p. 359)
• Geothermal Energy(p. 360)
• Alcohol(p. 360)
• Methane(p. 361)
• Hydropower(p. 361)
• Tidal Power(p. 362)
• Wind(p. 363)
• Wood(p. 364)
• Summary(p. 364)
• Chapter 33 Metals and Minerals(p. 366)
• Ferrous Metals(p. 366)
• Nonferrous Metals(p. 367)
• Plant Minerals(p. 370)
• Summary(p. 371)
• Chapter 34 Careers in Energy, Mineral, and Metal Resources(p. 372)
• Oil and Natural Gas Careers(p. 372)
• Coal Industry(p. 375)
• Nuclear Energy(p. 378)
• Steel Industry(p. 378)
• Summary(p. 380)
• Case Study: To Regulate or Not to Regulate; That is the Question(p. 381)
• Section VIII Advanced Concepts(p. 383)
• Chapter 35 Advanced Concepts in Natural Resources Management(p. 385)
• Perspectives on Management(p. 385)
• Conservation Philosophy Continuum(p. 387)
• Basis for Natural Resources Management(p. 389)
• Resource Classification(p. 390)
• Sustained Yield(p. 390)
• The Three Es of Resource Management(p. 391)
• The Tyranny of Geography/Resource Distribution(p. 392)
• Common Properties(p. 393)
• Resource Ownership/Domain(p. 394)
• Anthropocentricity of Natural Resources Management(p. 394)
• Global Modeling(p. 395)
• Human Population(p. 395)
• In the Final Analysis(p. 395)
• Case Study: My Exotic Gypsy Moths(p. 397)
• Appendix(p. 399)
• Glossary(p. 401)
• Index(p. 417)