Sentences with phrase «land use practice includes»

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The 2014 program schedule included: culinary demonstrations centered around adventurous flavors and new menu trends; presentations and panel discussions focused on sustainable agricultural practices, the role of wheat in our diet vs. seekers of gluten - free options, and water issues affecting food production; discussions on how American menus are often shaped by millennials, health and nutrition concerns, and global cuisines; a Friday field trip to the CIA Farm in St. Helena and through Marin and Sonoma Counties to visit Pozzi Ranch, Dutton Ranch (where Valley Ford Cheese Company joined), and Gourmet Mushrooms with tastings and presentations by the farmers as well as farm bureau and land trust experts; and the exciting and interactive Saturday Market Basket Exercise, where attendees were divided into six teams to develop menu concepts using sponsor products for the following categories:

These practices include steps to reduce source water use in cleaning and sanitation; minimize use of cleaning products and other chemicals; decrease the volume and strength of wastewater produced and associated energy required for treatment; minimize the water and energy needed for heating and cooling operations; and optimize the effectiveness of land application systems for wastewater treatment.

Before using produce from the school garden, the USDA recommends visiting the garden and asking the lead gardener about growing practices, including the history of the land use, water sources, soil sampling and results, use of fertilizers and pesticides, and animal control measures.

«Agricultural practices» shall mean all activities conducted by a farmer on a farm to produce agricultural products and which are inherent and necessary to the operation of a farm including, but not limited to, the collection, transportation, distribution, storage and land application of animal wastes; storage, transportation and use of equipment for tillage, planting, harvesting, irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application; storage and use of legally permitted fertilizers, limes and pesticides all in accordance with local, state and federal law and regulations and in accordance with manufacturers» instructions and warnings; storage, use and application of animal feed and foodstuffs; construction and use of farm structures and facilities for the storage of animal wastes, farm equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural products and livestock, for the processing of animal wastes and agricultural products, for the sale of agricultural products, and for the use of farm labor, as permitted by local and state building codes and regulations; including construction and maintenance of fences and lanes; «Agricultural products» shall mean those products as defined in subdivision 2 of section 301 of the agriculture and markets law; «Farm» shall mean the land, buildings and machinery usable in the production, whether for profit or otherwise, of agricultural products;

Setting Priorities: The transition to «climate smart» land management practices, including for example low - emissions agriculture, agroforestry and the restoration of high carbon - value ecosystems, such as forests and peatlands, will require sectoral coordination and investments in integrated land use planning.

But if you want to get serious about Indonesia you need to talk about corruption and about the fact that Jakarta basically doesn't govern much of the country — including huge swaths where deforestation and other perverse land use practices are rampant.

Our mission — to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods — is achieved by working with partners and stakeholders of all kinds and around the world, including farmers, foresters, businesses and citizens, to transform land use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.

Biological sequestration includes direct removal of CO2 from the atmosphere through land - use change, afforestation, reforestation, carbon storage in landfills and practices that enhance soil carbon in agriculture.

For the first commitment period decision 15 / CMP.1 Guidelines for the preparation of the information required under Article 7 of the Kyoto Protocol stipulates that each Party included in Annex I shall include in its annual greenhouse gas inventory information on anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals by sinks from land use, land - use change and forestry activities under Article 3, paragraph 3, and, if any, elected activities under Article 3, paragraph 4, in accordance with Article 5, paragraph 2, as elaborated by any good practice guidance in accordance with relevant decisions of the COP / MOP on land use, land - use change and forestry.

Tree cover loss may be the result of human activities, including forestry practices such as timber harvesting or deforestation (the conversion of natural forest to other land uses), as well as natural causes such as disease or storm damage.

Speakking of slash & burn practice of clearing forests for different land use I have a personal record of how they did it including charcoal from the burning.

Another general legacy of agricultural land use has been the creation of anthropogenic soils (anthrosols)(85), including the manure - enriched «plaggen» soils of Northwestern Europe, which may date to 4000 B.C. (86), the «terra preta» of the Amazon basin enriched with charcoal dating perhaps to 500 B.C. (87) and potentially in Africa (88), together with a wide range of anthrosols altered by sustained tillage, irrigation, manuring, and other land - use practices (83, 89).

In particular, many criticisms converge around grain - based biofuel, traditional farming practices, and claims of a causal link between U.S. land use and land - use changes elsewhere, including tropical deforestation.

Even in a best - case scenario — where aviation companies choose to buy only UNFCCC credits, and the UNFCCC chooses not to include forest and land use credits — there's still another way that airlines could be offsetting emissions on paper and increasing emissions in practice: double counting.

We represent individuals and professionals, municipalities and their agencies, business entities, trucking companies, insurers and their insureds from claims and lawsuits for catastrophic losses and personal injuries, civil rights, construction losses and contracts, employment related practices, property damage and wrongful death arising from the transportation function and commercial motor vehicle activity; the ownership, use and control of land (including environmentally related or toxic exposure claims); the design, manufacture, sale or use of industrial and consumer products; and liability claims against licensed professionals, including lawyers, engineers, accountants and architects, in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Andi is an experienced litigator focusing her practice on complex commercial litigation, including shareholder and corporate governance disputes, fraud, RICO, land use, construction, shareholder derivative suits, business torts, supply chain, class actions, product liability, trade secrets and non-compete disputes.

His practice is concentrated on Commercial Real Estate, including Land Use and Development.

Kieran M. Ryan's practice areas mainly include: Real Estate Transactions; Land Use and Construction Law; Wills; Trusts; Estate Planning; Probate Administration; Elder Law; Intellectual Property and Licensing Law.

Our sophisticated real estate land use practice focuses on representing local, regional and national developers throughout Connecticut in all aspects, including related appeals and litigation, of their real estate projects such as regional shopping malls, big box stores, golf courses and village concept projects.

His practice is concentrated in the areas of municipal law, including land use and environmental law, and municipal and commercial litigation.

Mr. Siemens» practice also includes land use, entitlement and administrative law in the area of real property.

Ms. Moynihan, a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group, is cochair of the BBA Real Estate Section, which addresses specific substantive areas of law ranging from bankruptcy to zoning, including land use, environmental issues, development, financing, and eminent domain matters.

Under Mr. August's direction, the firm's real estate practice covers all aspects of real estate development, including land use, construction, financing and the negotiating and preparation of joint venture agreements.

«I am excited to join Sheppard Mullin and am impressed with the firm's robust real estate practice, which includes construction, environmental and land use expertise.

The Pacific Northwest has a «somewhat typical legal market in the sense that you'll find practice groups in all traditional legal sectors, including litigation, corporate, real estate and land use, taxation and IP,» says Paul Danielson, recruiter for BCG Attorney Search.

His practice areas include commercial disputes, land use, divorce, child custody, criminal cases, and personal injury, with only one focus - appellate litigation.

The new attorneys add a depth and breadth of experience to various practice areas, including business, labor & employment, finance, litigation, land use, and construction.

Lara's practice focuses on general commercial real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions / dispositions, financing and land use.

His transactional practice includes leasing, lease administration for developers and tenants, acquisition and sales, portfolio management, regulation of real property use and development, eminent domain litigation and counseling, and abstracting lease portfolios, land use regulation and permitting, code compliance, lease termination negotiations, and public relations issues.

Our environmental litigation practice covers every aspect of federal and state environmental law including rulemaking, permits, enforcement, hazardous substances and toxic wastes, insecticides and fungicides, superfund and natural resources damages liability, land use and contaminated property, citizen suits, and air and water issues.

Mr. Gordon's practice includes providing legal services to local government, energy, real estate development, natural resource, manufacturing and waste management companies in all aspects of environment and land use law.

Jackson is currently a sole practitioner at the Cory Jackson Company, LLC, where he practices corporate law with an emphasis on nonprofits, as well as family law, trust and estate law, and real estate law, including land use, homeowner associations and common interest communities, and residential real estate transactions.

Vogt's practice involves all aspects of real estate litigation, including land use and zoning, eminent domain, landlord / tenant, commercial foreclosures, and a variety of contractual disputes related to the purchase, sale, leasing, and management of commercial real estate.

The firm's real estate practice is not limited to residential and commercial closings and title searches, but includes zoning, land use planning, land ownership, title disputes, real estate litigation, landlord / tenant law and other RI and Massachusetts real estate legal issues

Throughout your agriculture degree you'll develop a wide mix of technical skills and knowledge, including land use, farming practice and food production, as well as an understanding of the scientific, ethical and business principles that underpin the agricultural industry.

The Commission recommends that the Government take steps to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution; remove the discriminatory section 25 of the Constitution and replace it with a clause guaranteeing equality before the law; reform the Native Title Act to address measures that have been found to be racially discriminatory; [19] provide reparations to Indigenous communities for harm resulting from past child removal practices; and take measures to protect and promote Indigenous cultural and intellectual property, connection to traditional land through homelands and outstations, as well as the use of increasingly threatened languages, including through support for bilingual education programs.

The plan includes an educational program for REALTORS ® on growth management issues, in - depth public opinion surveys, an enhanced land - use initiative program, and a specialty publication on land - use practices.

His practice areas included real estate, brokerage law, contracts, finance, land use, leasing, real estate title, business law, association law, and litigation.

Mr. Hylton's practice involves matters relating to land use, including zoning and economic development, as well as commercial and residential real estate.

Gus» primary areas of practice include residential and commercial real estate transactions, estate planning, land use, and business law — and he handles his fair share of traffic tickets, evictions and DWI cases.