A Suggested National Soils Policy for Jamaica

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
dc.contributor.organizationLatin America Office
dc.coverage.spatialJamaica
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-04T10:22:31Z
dc.date.available2018-01-04T10:22:31Z
dc.date.issued1994
dc.descriptionThe soils policy suggested in this document is meant to be illustrative rather than exhaustive in character, and by no means a substitute for local experience, foresight or prudence. The Suggested National Soils Policy is meant to form an element within the national policies on land use, forestry and the environment. It sets out specific issues related to soil productivity and conservation which can then be inocrporated in the different aspects of planning and development.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/22371
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number97 p.
dc.publisherFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
dc.relation.TableOfContentsForeword Arrangement of report Acronyms Executive summary Part One: Background and Objectives Chapter 1: Origin and Objectives 1.1 International Concern for Soils Policy 1.2 The FAO/UNEP/ISSS Assistance Project 1.3 Objectives and Elements of a National Soils Policy 1.4 Relationships with National Policies on Land Use, Forestry and Environment Part Two: The Present Situation Chapter 2: Soils and Soil-related Problems 2.1 Jamaica: Resources and Economy 2.1.1 Environment 2.1.2 Population 2.1.3 Economy 2.2 Land Use, Agriculture and Forestry 2.2.1 Land use 2.2.2 Agriculture and farm size 2.2.3 Forestry 2.3 The importance of Soil Resources 2.4 Soil Studies 2.4.1 Soil surveys and land evaluation 2.4.2 Soil classification 2.4.3 Land evaluation 2.4.4 Soil analysis 2.5 Major Types of Soils and Land 2.5.1 Soil types 2.5.2 Slope and land classes 2.6 Soil Productivity 2.7 Soil Erosion 2.7.1 Extent and severity of the problem 2.7.2 Past attempts at soil conservation 2.8 Other Forms of Soil Degradation 2.8.1 Loss of agricultural land 2.8.2 Rehabilitation of mined land 2.8.3 Soil salinization 2.8.4 Soil pollution 2.9 Soil Research Chapter 3: Institutions and Projects 3.1 Institutions 3.1.1 Overview 3.1.2 Institutional responsibilities 3.2 Development Projects 3.3 Government and Public Awareness of Soil Questions Chapter 4: Legislation Part Three: Problems and Policy Issues Chapter 5: Technical Issues 5.1 Soil Erosion and Conservation 5.1.1 Strategy for the hill lands: the Hillside Agriculture Project approach 5.1.2 Strategy for the hill lands: reservation of areas for non-agricultural uses 5.1.3 Methods of soil conservation 5.1.4 The potential of agroforestry 5.1.5 Soil conservation demonstration sites 5.2 Urban Encroachment onto Agricultural Land 5.3 Rehabilitation of Mined Land 5.4 Soil Salinization 5.5 Monitoring of Soil Erosion and Degradation 5.5.1 Monitoring of erosion 5.5.2 Monitoring other forms of soil degradation 5.6 Land Zoning 5.7 The Need for Research Chapter 6: Institutional Issues 6.1 Shortages of Staff and Funds 6.2 Clarification of Responsibilities 6.3 The Need for Continuity and Coordination 6.3.1 Continuity 6.3.2 National Soils Coordinating Committee 6.4 The Institutional Basis for Soils Research 6.5 Opportunities for Education, Training and Refresher Courses Chapter 7: Legal Issues 7.1 Analysis of Current Legislative Framework and Proposed Reforms 7.2 The Enforcement of Legislation Chapter 8: Proposals and Recommendations 8.1 Strengthening of Institutions Engaged in Soils Activities 8.2 Establishment of a Permanent Soils Research Capacity 8.3 Research into Soil Conservation and Demonstration Sites 8.4 Development of the Potential of Agroforestry 8.5 Monitoring of Soil Degradation 8.6 Land Zoning for Land-Use Planning 8.7 Education, Training and Retraining 8.8 Legislative Recommendations 8.9 Other Recommendations Related to Legislation 8.10 Formation of a National Soils Coordinating Committee Chapter 9: Summary Statement of Policy 9.1 Definition of Zones 9.2 Summary of Policy 9.2.1 The steeply sloping upper watershed areas 9.2.2 The hill zone 9.2.3 The coastal plains and interior basins 9.3 Means of Implementation Chapter 10: Commitment by the Government of Jamaica Annex 1: Land use in Jamaica Annex 2: Soil types of Jamaica Annex 3: Legislation Annex 4: The National Soils Coordinating Committee Annex 4: Documents consulted
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectsoil
dc.subjectenvironmental policy
dc.subjectland use
dc.subjectJamaica
dc.titleA Suggested National Soils Policy for Jamaicaen
dc.typeTechnical guideline
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