Research Guides: Natural Resource Conservation and Management: Scholarly & Professional Sources

Statistical Sources

Many more statistics can be found on organizational or agency websites by searching the keyword "statistics" in the website's search box. Below are some suggested resources for searching large collections of NRCM-related statistics.

Census of Agriculture
Though mostly farm-related topics, some hidden natural resource gems can be found, including an entire section related to conservation.
Natural Resources Inventory
A statistical survey of land use and natural resource conditions and trends on U.S. non-Federal lands. From the Natural Resources Conservation Service department of the USDA.
National Minerals Information Center
From the USGS, statistics and information on the worldwide supply, demand, and flow of minerals. Statistics are organized by commodity, country, or state.

The Environment Resource Handbook, 2015/16
Call Number: WCU REFERENCE GE20 .E586 2015/16
ISBN: 161925560X
Comprehensive source for environmental resources and statistics.

Agencies of NRCM Interest

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
National Park Service: North Carolina
National Forests (US Forest Service): North Carolina
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA official website. Topics of NRM interest include forestry, conservation, climate, and more.

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