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Publication Type:
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Content Type: | Abstract or Summary only |
Author(s): | Beard, J. B. |
Author Affiliation: | Texas A&M University |
Title: | The role of the turfgrass researcher in environmental legislation |
Source: | Agronomy Abstracts. October 1990, p. 169. |
Publishing Information: | Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Environmental protection; Legislation; Policy formation; Pesticide usage legislation
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Abstract/Contents: | "Protection of our environment is one of the current high profile issues. Turfgrasses have traditionally played an important role in enhancing the environment in which man lives. Demands for intense use and high turf quality have dictated the use of chemicals. Fortunately, turfgrasses are one of the more effective ecosystems in the degradation of organic chemical pollutants and pesticides. Turfgrasses actually are one of the best friends of environmentalists. Traditionally there has been a distinct separation between the scientific and political community. However, the issues of our day increasingly address science based technologies. This necessitates that scientists be more active in their communications with decision makers involved in local, state, and national legislation. These policymakers need sound, scientifically based information concerning the important beneficial contributions of turfgrasses to our environment and quality of life. It also is very important to assist in the development of legislation to ensure that the environment is protected when pesticides must be used on turfs. These communications are best made on a personal basis with follow up written statements. They should involve not only the office holder, but also their assistants who may be involved in writing the legislation." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | This item is an abstract only! |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Beard, J. B. 1990. The role of the turfgrass researcher in environmental legislation. Annu. Meet. Abstr. p. 169. |
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