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.
Crop rotation, strip farming, terracing and contour plowing became tools for better land and water resource management. Develop practices sustainable management of soils with the use of green roofs, paths, contour plowing and incorporation of natural barriers and minimum tillage. Sustainable management of natural resources Soil, water and biodiversity (Manejo sustentable de los recursos naturales Suelo, agua y biodiversidad ) This may include a good system of farmer extension services, better nutrient management, contour plowing, improved seed varieties or simple irrigation.