2006-2006: The environmental
impact of horticultural practices in the EA's Southern Region
Over
the past couple of decades, a significant amount of research has
examined the environmental impacts of agricultural practices. However,
much of this research has been applied to arable systems, and only now
is attention beginning to focus specifically on horticulture. Although
the area of land associated with horticultural production is quite
small compared to that in arable cropping, there is potential for
significant levels of environmental impact due to inputs of
fertilisers, pesticides, water and energy, coupled with practices such
as the use of plastics (e.g. for crop protection).
The
purpose of this project was to undertake a desk study to identify the
broad, generic risks associated with horticultural production in the
Southern Region of England considering the local environment and local
issues. This baseline information was required to improve the
Environment Agency’s knowledge of the industry and the associated
environment risks.
Publications
- Lewis K.A., Tzilivakis J,
Green, A. & Warner, D.J. (2006). Horticulture
and the environment in the Southern Region. Final report for the
Environment Agency (Southern region).
Contact
Dr John
Tzilivakis
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