Located in the continent of Asia, Philippines covers 298,170 square kilometers of land and 1,830 square kilometers of water, making it the 73rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers. The Philippines became an independent state in 1946, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain.
Sustainable Practices - Land Use. The policies and practices governing land use within communities are fundamental to sustainability and protection of ground and surface water quality and quantity. Faculty and Staff.
Sustainable grassland production is based on grass and grassland management, land management, animal management and livestock marketing. Grazing management, with sustainable agriculture and agroecology practices, is the foundation of grassland-based livestock production since it affects both animal and plant health and productivity. There are several new grazing models and management systems that attempt to reduce or eliminate overgrazing like Holistic management and Permaculture