Author Description
This book was prepared by members of the United States Peace Corps and VITA and is a "How To" manual and a teaching tool to establish and maintain freshwater fish pond operations. It is a clear guide for warm water fish pond construction and management. The techniques described have been field tested, modified, and sucessfully used by America's Peace Corp Volunteers.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This manual provides a comprehensive framework for the construction and sustainable management of freshwater fish ponds in warm-water climates. The authors, representing the United States Peace Corps and VITA, synthesize years of field-tested methodologies to provide a practical guide for small-scale aquaculture development. The text serves as both an instructional resource for practitioners and a teaching tool for community-based agricultural projects.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical specifications for pond site selection and excavation
- Water quality maintenance and nutrient management protocols
- Species selection and stocking density guidelines
- Harvesting and pond maintenance schedules
Scope Limits
- Does not cover cold-water or high-latitude aquaculture systems
- Does not address large-scale industrial commercial operations
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this manual as a foundational, field-proven resource for development workers and small-scale farmers. Readers frequently note the clarity of the instructions and the practical utility of the techniques for resource-limited environments.
Page Count:
197
Publication Date:
1984-06-01
Publisher:
United States Govt Printing Office
ISBN-10:
016006533X
ISBN-13:
9780160065330
Agriculture
Manual
NATURE Ecology
Fisheries
Aquaculture
How To
Natural Resources
Sustainability
Science & Math
Engineering
Lakes & Ponds
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