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Scoring and ranking farmland conservation activities to evaluate environmental performance and encourage sustainable farming

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  • K. A. Lewis

    (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

  • J. A. Skinner

    (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

  • J. Finch

    (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

  • T. M. Kähö

    (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

  • M. J. Newbold

    (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

  • K. S. Bardon

    (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

Abstract

The University of Hertfordshire, in collaboration with two UK agricultural establishments, ADAS and IACR-Rothamsted, is developing a computerised decision support system for environmental management of arable agriculture. Part of this system is aimed towards encouraging sound farmland conservation to protect existing plants and animals, to encourage greater biodiversity and to help the farming community adopt more sustainable practices. The software aims to assess performance, help identify areas where improvements to existing habitats can be made and highlight the potential for new habitat creation. The assessment routines used determine a numerical eco-rating and textual description of performance by comparing actual practices with best practice. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. and ERP Environment.

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  • K. A. Lewis & J. A. Skinner & J. Finch & T. M. Kähö & M. J. Newbold & K. S. Bardon, 1997. "Scoring and ranking farmland conservation activities to evaluate environmental performance and encourage sustainable farming," Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 5(2), pages 71-77.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:sustdv:v:5:y:1997:i:2:p:71-77
    DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1719(199708)5:2<71::AID-SD61>3.0.CO;2-F
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