The finite soil resource for sustainable development: The case of Taiwan
Journal
The Soil Underfoot: Infinite Possibilities for a Finite Resource
Pages
49-60
ISBN
9781466571570; 9781466571563
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Abstract
Various challenges and problems will be encountered while trying to greatly increase the world’s food production to meet the nutrition requirements of about 9 billion people. To anticipate the kinds of challenges and problems that we may face, it is pertinent to examine the case of Taiwan, which is a relatively small island nation in area, but with a high density of population and which is rather highly developed, both agriculturally and industrially. As a result, the soils and those who manage them have encountered various challenges and problems. This case study of the way that these are being met by soil scientists and society in Taiwan can provide lessons for us all for the future. © 2014 by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
SDGs
Type
book part