Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Thomas, DB"

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    • Common Features Of Successful Strategies In Conservation Policy 

      Thomas, DB (Universty of Nairobi, 1990)
      In the past, most measures to control land degradation were implemented before the underlying problems were diagnosed and before alternative strategies had been given active consideration. Some features that are common to ...

    • Examples of agroforestry systems in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya. 

      Gichuki, FN; Mungai, DN; Gachene, CKK; Thomas, DB (University of Nairobi,Department of soil science,, 2000)
      This paper explores the potential of agroforestry in arid and semi-arid areas, presents various management practices and identifies a suitable agroforestry extension programme. Natural, social and economic environments, ...

    • The management of erodible soils in East Africa - a conservation planning model for support practices. 

      Thomas, DB; Barber, RG (University of Nairobi, 1983)
      Soil conservation requires the integration of structural measures such as terraces and cultural measures such as crop selection and management. Problems in the design, construction and maintenance of terraces, especially ...

    • Sedimentation problems of Masinga reservoir. 

      Otieno, FAO; Maingi, SM; Gichuki, FN; Mungai, DN; Gachene, CKK; Thomas, DB (Department of Crop Science, University of Nairobi, 1993)
      This paper examines the land use patterns in the upper Tana river basin, Kenya, and the resultant erosion that is responsible for the continued loss of storage capacity of the Masinga reservoir. The main Tana branch of the ...