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Protected: Spring 2017 – Climate Disruption & Adaptation
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Land, Agriculture & Animals
Christine Kohl-Zaugg2020-09-02T23:27:02-05:00Land Cover ♦ Parks and Open Space ♦ Endangered Species ♦ Agriculture Production and Forestry ♦ Organic Farms ♦ Pesticides ♦ Commercial Fish Catch Sustainability Goals Land use policies accommodate growth while protecting public and ecological health by directing development to areas that provide easy access to services, jobs, and transit. Parks and open space are abundant, of good quality and readily accessible to all residents. Agriculture lands are preserved and sustainable farming methods are widely practiced. Land Cover Land use decisions have far-reaching effects on the long-term sustainability of a community, impacting the location of [...]
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06, 2016
Food Production
Christine Kohl-Zaugg2020-09-02T23:25:11-05:00Why is this Important? [smc-hide] Agricultural land contributes to the County economy, and preserves cultural heritage and scenic beauty while reducing urban sprawl and habitat encroachment. San Mateo County's agricultural legacy is highly visible along the coast, from Pescadero to Pacifica. Brussels sprouts, flowers, and nursery crops have contributed a large portion of the county's agricultural production value for over 50 years. These working landscapes and ranch land add value through the provision of ecosystem services and habitat, which are priceless. Local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen sustain San Mateo County's agricultural legacy, maneuver domestic and international markets, and in many [...]
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06, 2016
Agriculture and the Environment
Christine Kohl-Zaugg2020-09-02T23:29:27-05:00Why is this Important? [smc-hide] Agricultural land is a vital resource for the provision of sustenance to humans and habitat for wildlife. Sustainable management practices are essential for the effective use of working lands, which support ecosystems on a local and global level. On a global level, agriculture is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Methane and other gases are released by soil during the crop production process and energy is expended to deliver water. Cattle are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions through the digestion process and the decomposition of manure. Agricultural practices effect the environment, and [...]
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07, 2008
Pesticide Use
admin2020-09-02T23:30:10-05:00Why Is This Important? Widespread use of toxic pesticides can damage human health and the environment. Toxic pesticides are nerve toxins, and can cause cancer, pose reproductive hazards, disrupt hormone function, and pollute the air and water. Pesticides that are applied to homes, gardens, buildings, agriculture, rights of way, and other areas can run off into waterways, polluting water and threatening the health of wildlife. Organic food production (a $16.7 billion dollar industry in the United States that grew 21 percent in 2006) and nontoxic pest management are emerging as alternatives to toxic pesticide use. What Is a Sustainable State? [...]
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Agriculture
admin2020-09-02T23:25:48-05:00Why Is This Important? Farmland"or working landscapes"can provide economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits. Locally grown food maintains its freshness and nutritional value, contributes to the county's food security, and can also reduce transportation-related air pollution and costs. Controlled grazing helps minimize soil erosion and control invasive weeds. Organic farming practices are especially important for maintaining agricultural vitality because they reduce the harmful environmental and health effects of pesticides and protect long-term soil quality. What Is a Sustainable State? A sustainable state is one where agriculture is economically viable for both owners and laborers and agricultural practices conserve [...]