Author : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (129 download)
Book Synopsis Biodiversity in Agriculture by : Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Download or read book Biodiversity in Agriculture written by Canada. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intent of this action plan is to define Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada's strategy to work with its partners on issues related to biological diversity from an agricultural perspective. These issues include habitat conversion and fragmentation, agricultural practices, wild species at risk, diversity of domesticated species, exotic species, living modified organisms, and atmospheric changes. Activities described are identified under the four main goals of the plan: promote sustainability in agro-ecosystems while respecting natural ecosystems; increase awareness and understanding of biodiversity in agriculture; conserve and facilitate access to genetic resources important to agriculture; and integrate biodiversity conservation objectives in departmental policies, programs, strategies, regulations, and operations. Appendices include highlights of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy, examples of departmental biodiversity initiatives, and a glossary.