flächenwirtschaftlich

English translation: agronomic(al) (measure)

22:16 Dec 13, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Environment & Ecology / Erosion
German term or phrase: flächenwirtschaftlich
The text is about human impact on the environment. Someone suggested "space economical" for "flächenwirtschaftlich", but I'm not sure it's the right expression here. Any ideas? Here's the sentence:
"In besonders schwer betroffenen Gebieten wurde daraufhin ein langfristiges Programm installiert in dessen Rahmen umfangreiche flächenwirtschaftliche Maßnahmen durchgeführt wurden (Weidefreistellungen, Aufforstungen, Wegerschließung, Intensivierung und Optimierung)"
Claudia Hall
Local time: 09:55
English translation:agronomic(al) (measure)
Explanation:
To me, agronomic(al) in its widest sense seems to cover absolutely all the angles. In its basic form, it has to do with the scientific aspects of cultivation etc., but as your text goes on to add terms which are all closely associated with economics in agricultural production, I think one could reasonably get away with this - and it's so mush easier to use...



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Agronomical Engineering — Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
The Agronomical Engineer is capable of understanding and directing the design, improvement of, innovation and operation of farming and forest production ...
www.unc.edu.ar/english/degree/agricultural-sciences/agronom...
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David Moore (X)
Local time: 10:55
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I like your idea - thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1agronomic(al) (measure)
David Moore (X)
4(extensive measures designed to ensure) the economic efficiency of the involved agricultural areas,
Ellen Kraus
3land utilization measures
casper (X)


  

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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
(extensive measures designed to ensure) the economic efficiency of the involved agricultural areas,


Explanation:
I think it´s necessary to resort to paraphrasing in this context. would be my suggestion

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 10:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 24
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
agronomic(al) (measure)


Explanation:
To me, agronomic(al) in its widest sense seems to cover absolutely all the angles. In its basic form, it has to do with the scientific aspects of cultivation etc., but as your text goes on to add terms which are all closely associated with economics in agricultural production, I think one could reasonably get away with this - and it's so mush easier to use...



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Note added at 10 hrs (2008-12-14 08:41:53 GMT)
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Strange: the "edit answer" facility has vanished. Or was it just a Fata Morgana?

Agronomical Engineering — Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
The Agronomical Engineer is capable of understanding and directing the design, improvement of, innovation and operation of farming and forest production ...
www.unc.edu.ar/english/degree/agricultural-sciences/agronom...

David Moore (X)
Local time: 10:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 112
Grading comment
I like your idea - thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Armorel Young: O dear, I hope the person who suggested "space economical" wasn't purporting to be a serious translator
7 hrs
  -> Let us pray... Thanks, Armorel.
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
flächenwirtschaftliche Maßnahmen
land utilization measures


Explanation:
2. Consideration of areas subject to overflow , with a view to
***land utilization measures*** preventing further destruction from
floods, and selection of the most suitable sites for location of
reservoirs and other improvements required for flood control.
http://www.archive.org/stream/progressreporton00mass/progres...



Finally, some sustainable ***land utilization measures*** were discussed such as land management system construction, land planning, development of land potentials, new technology applications and environmental protection.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publications.h...



To improve land utilization in developing countries--Population increases, poverty and the lack of farmland for food production accelerate a decrease in forests. For an alleviation, there is the need to grope for measures with which productivity may be enhanced while working for a stabilization of the environment, such as by stepping up ***land utilization measures*** which include, among others, improvements in the production system for higher agricultural productivity, the introduction of agro-forestry in which agriculture, forestry, stock raising and the like are combined, soil conservation, flood prevention and the assurance of lumber demand for feed and fuels.
http://www.env.go.jp/en/wpaper/1990/eae190000000010.html

casper (X)
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  David Moore (X): "s", not (or as well as) "z" - especially as the asker is in the UK
2 hrs
  -> Thank you for your pointer, David :-)
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