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Watch this space: Farm Bill 2000

Author
Searchinger T.
Journal/Series
National Wetlands Newsletter | Vol. 21(6); 7 - 8; 14; 3 p.
Date
1999
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-064911)
Publisher | Place of publication
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Document type
Article in periodical
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Agriculture and environment Protected area Wetlands
Abstract

The law that replaces the 1996 ' Freedom to Farm ' bill may arrive ahead of its time. The new legislation 's effect on wetlands will depend greatly on the types of subsidies it includes as well as the level of support for traditional conservation programs that protect wetlands