Instant Insights: Biodiversity Management Practices

Scott worked for Manitoba Agriculture as an agricultural extension specialist for over 23 years, before creating Fall-Line-Capital Inc - a company which invests in farmland and the latest agricultural technologies. Scott continues to enjoy international speaking opportunities, and contributing to Agronomy books and publications, most recently with the FAO/United Nations, the University of Adelaide, No-Till Farmer Magazine, and The Western Producer.

Chapter 1 - Biodiversity management practices and benefits in Conservation Agriculture systems: Scott Day, Treelane Farms Ltd, Canada; Ademir Calegari, Agricultural Research Institute of Paraná State (IAPAR), Brazil; Alessandra Santos, Marcus Cremonesi, Lilianne Maia and Wilian Demetrio, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil; and Marie L. C. Bartz, Coimbra University, Portugal; 1 Introduction2 Soil microorganisms and their importance3 Effects of cropping practices on soil biodiversity and ecosystem functioning4 Effectiveness of diversified CA cropping systems5 Case study: biodiversity management practices and benefits in CA systems in South-West Manitoba (Canada)6 Where to look for further information7 References
Chapter 2 Conservation grass hedges and soil health parameters: Humberto Blanco-Canqui, University of Nebraska, USA; 1 Introduction2 Erosion3 Soil properties4 Food, feed and fuel production5 Biodiversity or wildlife habitat6 Factors affecting the performance of grass hedges7 Summary8 Future trends9 Where to look for further information10 References
Chapter 3 The role of field margins in biodiversity conservation in agroecosystems: Alicia Cirujeda and Gabriel Pardo, Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria de Aragón (CITA-Universidad de Zaragoza), Spain; 1 Introduction2 Options for promoting biodiversity in agricultural landscapes3 Field margins: characteristics and types4 The role of field margins in agroecosystems5 Managing field margins to promote insect biodiversity6 Managing field margins to promote rare arable plants, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals7 Conclusions8 Where to look for further information9 References
Chapter 4 The role of hedgerows in supporting biodiversity and other ecosystem services in intensively managed agricultural landscapes: Audrey Alignier, Léa Uroy and Stéphanie Aviron, INRAE, France; 1 Introduction2 What is a hedgerow?3 The role of hedgerows as habitat for biodiversity4 Hedgerows and hedgerow networks5 Hedgerows and ecosystem services6 Case study: hedgerow plantation and bocage restoration enhance biodiversity and other ecosystem services7 Summary and future trends8 Where to look for further information9 References