Agriculture - Initial Environmental Assessment Series No. 1 (NORAD, 1995)

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Foreword

Introduction

Part I: General account

1. Characteristics of agricultural projects

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Project categories

1.3 General characteristics of tropical plant production

1.4 Farming systems in tropical agriculture

1.5 Choice of technology

1.6 Industries associated with agriculture

2. The environment affected by the project

2.1 Climate

2.2 Eco-climatic zones

2.3 Soil characteristics

2.4 Economic and socio-cultural conditions

3. Possible environ mental impacts

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3.1 Introduction

3.2 Impacts on air and climate

3.3 Impacts on soil

3.4 Impacts on wafer resources

3.5 Impacts on ecosystems, natural and cultural landscapes, and historical relics

3.6 The spreading of pests and diseases

3.7 Impacts of the use of seeds and biotechnology

3.8 Changes in land use and impacts on traditional ways of life and the utilization of natural resources

3.9 Impacts on other existing or planned activities

4. Relevant literature

Part II: Documentation requirements for initial environmental assessment

1. Project description

2. Description of the environment

3. Checklist

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