In This course the analysis of natural resources and management policies has both physical and human foci. Therefore, Geographical (both physical & Human), economic, social and political considerations should be integrated in our examination of the major natural resource management issues facing the world today. This course composed of three parts: Part one focuses on the human and natural components of resources use. It provides are view of the ecological basis of natural resources, and the economics of natural resources. Part tow deals with specific resource management issues (soils, Forests, grazing, water quantity and Quality, air resources, and finally mineral and energy resources). Part three examine resource management policy for the future