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INTRODUCTION
Among project planners in developing countries,
there is a growing need for reliable
environmental
assessment techniques.
The most effective
methods
are often those which are very simple, using locally
While they may bc primitive
available materials.
such methods can be extremely
and lack precision,
valuable in helping to assure the long-term success
of small-scale
development projects.
The techniques.described
in this booklet represent a first
step toward low-technology
environWhat ia surprising
is huw much
mental analysis.
useful information
can be gained with so little
These tests deal with significant
equipment.
features of soil and water, and with reasonable
care, the results can be meaningful and reliable.
Certainly,
such simple tests are not intended
to substitute
for detailed,
long-ten
environmental
Many problems in soil and water
impact studies.
analysis are complex, requiring
the services of
trained and experienced technicians.
Where such
services are unavailable,
however, the preliminary
assessment techniques described here can prove
very useful.
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