scholarly journals Waldausdehnung in zwei Regionen des Schweizer Berggebiets: eine integrative Analyse

2012 ◽  
Vol 163 (12) ◽  
pp. 502-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Huber ◽  
Peter Bebi ◽  
Simon Briner ◽  
Harald Bugmann ◽  
Alexandre Buttler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Land Abandonment ◽  
Mountain Regions ◽  
Forest Expansion ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Planning Methods

Forest expansion in two Swiss mountain regions: an integrative analysis The “Mountland” project analyzes climatic and land-use changes in mountain regions from an integrative perspective. One key interaction between the forest and agricultural sector is agricultural land abandonment and the subsequent forest expansion in mountain regions. To understand and assess this phenomenon, socioeconomic developments as well as ecological mechanisms of forest expansion must be taken into account. This article summarizes results from a simulation study of land abandonment applying the land-use model «Aluam» in two case study regions of Switzerland (Jura [VD] and Visp [VS]) which explicitly takes into account socioeconomic and ecological drivers. Two policy scenarios (“status quo” and “liberalization”) including climate change projections are presented and discussed. Results show that land abandonment and the corresponding consequences for ecosystem services provision strongly differ between scenarios and case study regions. In addition to this heterogeneity, thresholds and interactions between economic and ecological performances are important aspects in the context of land abandonment. As a consequence, policy measures that should steer against land abandonment and subsequent forest expansion have to consider local conditions. Spatial planning methods and instruments represent key elements in this process.

scholarly journals Abandonment and Recultivation of Agricultural Lands in Slovakia—Patterns and Determinants from the Past to the Future

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Pazúr ◽  
Juraj Lieskovský ◽  
Matthias Bürgi ◽  
Daniel Müller ◽  
Tibor Lieskovský ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Landsat Imagery ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Boosted Regression Trees ◽  
Land Abandonment ◽  
Agricultural Land Use ◽  
Open Market ◽  
The European Union ◽  
National Capital

Central and Eastern Europe has experienced fundamental land use changes since the collapse of socialism around 1990. We analyzed the patterns and determinants of agricultural land abandonment and recultivation in Slovakia during the transition from a state-controlled economy to an open-market economy (1986 to 2000) and the subsequent accession to the European Union (2000 to 2010). We quantified agricultural land-use change based on available maps derived from 30-m multi-seasonal Landsat imagery and analyzed the socioeconomic and biophysical determinants of the observed agricultural land-use changes using boosted regression trees. We used a scenario-based approach to assess future agricultural land abandonment and recultivation until 2060. The maps of agricultural land use analysis reveal that cropland abandonment was the dominant land use process on 11% of agricultural land from 1986 to 2000, and on 6% of the agricultural land from 2000 to 2010. Recultivation occurred on approximately 2% of agricultural land in both periods. Although most abandoned land was located in the plains, the rate of abandonment was twice as high in the mountainous landscapes. The likelihood of abandonment increased with increased distance from the national capital (Bratislava), decreased with an increase of annual mean temperatures and was higher in proximity to forest edges and on steeper slopes. Recultivation was largely determined by the opposite effects. The scenario for 2060 suggests that future agricultural land abandonment and recultivation may largely be determined by climate and terrain conditions and, to a lesser extent, by proximity to economic centers. Our study underscores the value of synergetic use of satellite data and land-use modeling to provide the input for land planning, and to anticipate the potential effects of changing environmental and policy conditions.

scholarly journals Transformation of the Slovak Cultural Landscape Since the 18th Cent. and its Recent Trends

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branislav Olah ◽  
Martin Boltižiar ◽  
Igor Gallay
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Industrial Construction ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Land Use Development

Transformation of the Slovak Cultural Landscape Since the 18th Cent. and its Recent Trends The paper is focused on a long-term development of the selected Slovak cultural landscape types (plains, basins, uplands, highlands, and mountains) in approx. 200 years, which shaped the main land use features as well as on the recent transformation trends. The land use development analyses showed that from a long term view perspective several distinct periods can be distinguished. Each of these periods was characteristic for certain land use changes depending both on the landscape character or the socioeconomic situation. The recent trends as land use intensification (intense agriculture, sub-urbanisation, industrial construction) or land use extensification (agricultural land overgrowing) are considered to be common for the entire Slovak territory. Special transformation trends reflect more local conditions, human needs and preferences (construction of water reservoirs, wind calamities or tourism resorts) and though they are spatially isolated and small they influence the majority of Slovak inhabitants.

scholarly journals Analysis of Land Use of Agricultural Sector in Improving GRDP of East Lombok Regency, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Belia Laksmi Masril
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Policy Direction

The purpose of this research was to understand changes of agricultural land, contribution of agriculture sector to Gross Regional Domestic Produk (GRDP) and policy direction of agricultural GRDP in East Lombok Regency. The research method was a descritive quantitative research design. This research was conducted through secondary analysis. Technique of data analysis was GIS Analysis conducted on ArcGIS software to obtain data in respect of changes of land use from agricultural area to built-up area in East Lombok Regency. Meanwhile, policy direction of agricultural GRDP was processed by using AHP (analytic hierarchy process) technique. The results obtained were: 1) Changes of land use from Agricultural to built-up area in East Lombok Regency had been increasing since 2012 to 2015 in term of land area which was used to be used for tobacco plantations, 2) Agricultural contribution to GRDP is 27,95%. 3) 5 policy priorities toward agricultural GRDP with regard to land use changes in East Lombok are: (1) Controlling import and supporting export of farming, (2) The availability of a firm set of rules supported by accuracy of land use mapping and data collection, (3) Society’s role in improving economy, (4) The sinergy between government, farmers, and private parties, and (5) Modern agriculture based on local wisdom.

scholarly journals LAND USE CHANGES IN RURAL TOWN: A CASE STUDY OF KUALA NERANG, KEDAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Ghapar Othman ◽  
Nurul Hanisah Jizan
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Urban Expansion ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Gis Applications ◽  
Rural Town ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Urbanization is the process of transforming a characteristically rural society into an urban one. The urban population is growing at an increasing rate while the rural population is declining, giving rise to imbalances in the development between urban and rural areas. The government’s strategy is to distribute the development to the major settlement centres in the rural areas, which are experiencing the same effects of urbanization as the urban areas in terms of changes to the use of land, especially the reduction of agricultural land and the increase in built-up areas. This study used the method of overlay in GIS applications to investigate land use changes, the speed of urban expansion and direction of development that has taken place from the period 2001 to 2018 in the town of Kuala Nerang, Kedah. This town has undergone a change in its status from a main settlement centre to a district administrative centre. Agricultural lands, which were targeted for development in the rural areas, have been converted into built-up areas. The speed of urban expansion has been slow, although some areas have recorded a higher rate. The development is moving towards the west along the main road connecting the major towns in this part of the state. The functions of the district administrative centre have influenced land use changes.

Nachhaltige Land- und Forstwirtschaft im Berggebiet: das Forschungsprojekt «Mountland»

2012 ◽  
Vol 163 (12) ◽  
pp. 464-468
Author(s):  
Robert Huber ◽  
Ariane Walz ◽  
Andreas Rigling
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Mountain Regions ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Introductory Article ◽  
The Impact

Sustainable agriculture and forestry in mountain regions: the “Mountland” project Future climate and land-use changes are key challenges to maintain forest ecosystem goods and services especially in mountain regions. In this context, the goal of the “Mountland” project was to investigate the sensitivity of the provision of mountain ecosystem services to both climatic and land-use changes, and to suggest policies and governance structures for mitigating the impact of such changes and enhancing sustainable management practices in mountain regions. An integrative approach was applied in the project, combining methods from economics and the political and natural sciences. This introductory article of the present special issue illustrates the conceptual framework, presents the case study regions and the overall research questions of the project. This forms the basis for the five articles of this special issue which summarize the research with respect to forest ecosystems and policy.

scholarly journals Pengendalian Alih Fungsi Lahan Pertanian di Kawasan Perkotaan Mangupura Kabupaten Badung

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
I Putu Anom Widiarsa ◽  
Gusti Ayu Made Suartika
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Land Development ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Spatial Changes ◽  
Land Use Control

This article aims at analyzing determining aspects that must be incorporated in to the process of developing a strategy to control land development. It converses this objective by taking the increasing rate of agricultural land conversion in Mangupura urban area, of Badung Regency-Bali, as its case study. The study was carried out using a qualitative approach. The findings demonstrate the driving factors behind such a conversion are classified into four categories, including social, economical, environmental and regulatory forces. Learning from the dynamic of land development of Mangupura area, the study subsequently comes out with a conclusion that for efficiency and success, the strategy to control land use changes has to embrace two basic aspects of: (i) identification and clarification of instruments to regulate spatial changes, and (ii) the allocation of agency/s assigned to carry out the controlling roles. It is further emphasized that attempts to rule spatial development should take both of the aforementioned determining forces and basic aspects influencing the success of the control strategy, into account. Keywords: conversion, agricultural land, land use control and strategy

scholarly journals Rural-Spatial Restructuring Promoted by Land-Use Transitions: A Case Study of Zhulin Town in Central China

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Dong Han ◽  
Jiajun Qiao ◽  
Qiankun Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Rural Development ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Central China ◽  
Rural Space ◽  
Spatial Restructuring ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
The Impact

Rural-spatial restructuring involves the spatial mapping of the current rural development process. The transformation of land-use morphologies, directly or indirectly, affects the practice of rural restructuring. Analyzing this process in terms of the dominant morphology and recessive morphology is helpful for better grasping the overall picture of rural-spatial restructuring. Accordingly, this paper took Zhulin Town in Central China as a case study area. We propose a method for studying rural-spatial restructuring based on changes in the dominant and recessive morphologies of land use. This process was realized by analyzing the distribution and functional suitability of ecological-production-living (EPL) spaces based on land-use types, data on land-use changes obtained over a 30-year observation period, and in-depth research. We found that examining rural-spatial restructuring by matching the distribution of EPL spaces with their functional suitability can help to avoid the misjudgment of the restructuring mode caused by the consideration of the distribution and structural changes in quantity, facilitating greater understanding of the process of rural-spatial restructuring. Although the distribution and quantitative structure of Zhulin’s EPL spaces have changed to differing degrees, ecological- and agricultural-production spaces still predominate, and their functional suitability has gradually increased. The spatial distribution and functional suitability of Zhulin are generally well matched, with 62.5% of the matched types being high-quality growth, and the positive effect of Zhulin’s spatial restructuring over the past 30 years has been significant. We found that combining changes in EPL spatial area and quantity as well as changes in functional suitability is helpful in better understanding the impact of the national macro-policy shift regarding rural development. Sustaining the positive spatial restructuring of rural space requires the timely adjustment of local actors in accordance with the needs of macroeconomic and social development, and a good rural-governance model is essential.

scholarly journals Agriculture and land use in the North of Russia: Case study of Karelia and Yakutia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1497-1511
Author(s):  
Alexey Naumov ◽  
Varvara Akimova ◽  
Daria Sidorova ◽  
Mikhail Topnikov
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
The North ◽  
The Republic

AbstractDespite harsh climate, agriculture on the northern margins of Russia still remains the backbone of food security. Historically, in both regions studied in this article – the Republic of Karelia and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) – agricultural activities as dairy farming and even cropping were well adapted to local conditions including traditional activities such as horse breeding typical for Yakutia. Using three different sources of information – official statistics, expert interviews, and field observations – allowed us to draw a conclusion that there are both similarities and differences in agricultural development and land use of these two studied regions. The differences arise from agro-climate conditions, settlement history, specialization, and spatial pattern of economy. In both regions, farming is concentrated within the areas with most suitable natural conditions. Yet, even there, agricultural land use is shrinking, especially in Karelia. Both regions are prone to being affected by seasonality, but vary in the degree of its influence. Geographical location plays special role, and weaknesses caused by remoteness to some extent become advantage as in Yakutia. Proximity effect is controversial. In Karelia, impact of neighboring Finland is insignificant compared with the nearby second Russian city – Saint Petersburg.

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