Reclamation

The influential Front Line Assembly was far ahead of their time. Although later technoid groups would achieve far more popularity (Nine Inch Nials, Prodigy), most of the later industrial/electronic sounds were first laid down by Front Line Assembly. Formed in Vancouver, Canada back in 1986, FLA were one of the first groups (along with Skinny Puppy and Ministry) to fuse dance music with elements of both rock and alternative.

This book addressed the pressing challenges of climate change, land scarcity, and food security, offering a comprehensive synthesis of research on using, managing, and reclaiming marginal lands in Africa. Unfavourable climatic conditions and rapid population growth intensify competition for land, putting pressure on traditional agricultural soils thus necessitating a transition towards underutilized marginal lands. Reclaiming these damaged and undervalued areas through various technologies presents a promising path not only to food independence but also to second-generation biofuel feedstock production, utilizing excess biomass from these revived lands. While recent years have seen increased focus on restoring degraded lands, a crucial gap remains i.e. a unified knowledge base detailing the efficacy of various reclamation technologies. This book fills that void, empowering farmers and policymakers with the insights they need to make informed decisions, mobilize resources effectively, and ultimately help Africa meet its projected 60% food demand increase.