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Macrocharacterization of agricultural systems in West Africa: an overview

Journal Articles & Books
December, 1999
Nigeria, Africa, Western Africa
farming systems
land use
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Completing the Transition: Lithuania Nears the End of its Land Restitution and Reform Programme

Journal Articles & Books
December, 1999
Estonia, Lithuania, Italy, Poland, Latvia, Russia
land reform
land management
land tenure
Land reform has been a strong part of the overall re-structuring of the Lithuanian economy and it has contributed to the gains in living standard that have been achieved since 1994. Like the other former Soviet states, Lithuania suffered strong declines in agricultural and industrial production following independence.
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Second National Environment Action Plan (NEAP II).

National Policies
January, 1999
Maldives
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Forest Landscape Restoration
Forest Tenure
deforestation
protected areas
farming systems
coastal areas
environment
fisheries
natural disasters
land management
forest conservation
forest land
sustainable land use
This Second National Environment Action Plan is a nation-wide sectoral document that provides a framework to guide the efforts in ensuring that the Maldives continues to develop in a sustainable manner. The approach taken in the formulation of this NEAP II results in drawing out a number of key issues which need to be addressed and then identifying appropriate responses to them. The aim of this Action Plan is to protect and preserve the environment of the Maldives, and to sustainably manage its resources for the collective benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Soil Conservation Measures and Guidelines.

Regulations
January, 2000
Uganda
farming systems
land management
Soil conservation measures are prescribed and recommendations are given for the conservation of: (a) lowlands and flat areas and land sloping in various degrees, pasture lands and range lands. Measures are required for the environmentally sound production of food, wood, and other commodities based on sustainable use of land, species and ecosystem. In most areas of Uganda the combination of several conservation practices are recommended and packages will depend on area and crops, livestock and tree species on the land. Measures regard land moving works and cultivation/agro-forestry.
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Guidelines on the management of hilly and mountainous areas.

Regulations
January, 2000
Uganda
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
farming systems
land management
pastoralists
These guidelines contain principles of and rules for the management of hilly and mountainous areas. They define functions and duties of District Environment Committees and other local authorities in respect of management of hilly and mountainous areas duties of land owners in respect to use of grazing of livestock, cultivation, agroforestry and water run-off. Each District Council shall make bye-laws identifying mountainous and hilly areas within their jurisdiction which are at risk from environmental degradation.
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Landholding Control (Fees) Order (Cap. 8.02)

Regulations
January, 1999
Montserrat
leases
land tenure systems
land ownership
This Order, made under section 13 of the Landholding Control Act, specifies fees for purposes of that section. Fees are to be paid for the first grant or renewal of a landholding licence or another licence to own or lease land by foreigners.

Implements: Landholding Control Act (Cap. 8.02) (2002-01-01)
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National Environment (Mountainous and Hilly Areas Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 3 of 2000).

Regulations
January, 2000
Uganda
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Forest Landscape Restoration
Forest Tenure
deforestation
farming systems
forestry
agriculture
land management
These Regulations shall regulate the sustainable utilisation and conservation of resources in mountainous and hilly areas by and for the benefit of the people and communities living in the area and promote the integration of wise use of resources in mountainous and hilly areas into the local and national management of natural resources for socio-economic development. Principles of use of sloping land are laid down in article 4. A District Environment Committee may establish a sub-committee on soil conservation pursuant to article 5.
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National Land Policy.

National Policies
June, 1999
Ghana
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Forest Tenure
farmland
land-use planning
environment
protected areas
land management
forest land
This policy provides the framework for addressing problems and constraints to ensure equity in land allocation and holding and to maintain a stable environment for the country's sustainable social and economic development.
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Jamaica National Environmental Action Plan 1999-2002. .

National Policies
January, 1999
Jamaica
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Forest Landscape Restoration
Forest Tenure
forestry
protected areas
land-use planning
land use
forest management plans
coastal areas
land registration
environment
farmland
cadastres
land management
forest land
waste (abuse)
forest conservation
private forests
The Jamaica National Environmental Action Plan (JANEAP) is a national Plan with a multi-sectoral approach. The duration of the Plan is 3 years between 1999 and 2002. The main objective of the Plan is to ensure good environmental planning and management to contribute to the sustainable development.Regarding the biological resources, forestry, watershed management, protected areas and oceans the Plan provides for different actions to be taken. A Fisheries Management Plan and an Ocean and Coastal Zone Policy will be prepared and implemented.
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Agricultural Operation Practices Act (RSA 2000, c. A-7).

Legislation
January, 2000
Canada
farming systems
land management
land registration
This Act consists of 44 sections divided into 3 Parts. It regulates livestock and agricultural operations. It includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible for the inspection, approval and authorization of livestock operations (for example seasonal feeding and bedding sites) and manure application.