Many governments around the world are encouraging the use of conservation agriculture. Simple techniques, such as reducing plowing, hedging fields with grass, and planting trees, can cut erosion by 50 percent. Learn more in Land Use, part of the WorldViews series.

Includes index.

Introduction to land use -- Impact of land use -- What soil is made of -- Land use and abuse -- Mapping land use and abuse -- Protecting the soil -- Land use and soil erosion through history -- Working on erosion and land use -- Key soil protection agencies -- Research a soil conservation issue -- Test your knowledge.