Land-use allocation has long been an important area of research in regional science. Land-
use patterns are fundamental to the functions of the biosphere, creating interactions that …

The presence of land fragmentation can indicate that an existing land tenure structure is
problematic. It can be a major problem in many regions because it restricts rational …

There are principally two ways for quantifying the land value of parcels in land consolidation
schemes. The first approach involves assigning an agronomic value based on soil quality …

Delineating priority areas for farmland consolidation is an important way to realize the
optimal allocation of limited resources and ensure maximum utility. Traditional approaches …

Among the different factors which have an influence on the profitability of small and medium-
size farms, a very significant and sometimes even crucial role is played by the unfavourable …

Shape characterisation is important in many fields dealing with spatial data. For this
purpose, numerous shape analysis and recognition methods with different degrees of …

Land consolidation is an effectual land management procedure aiming to sustainable
development. A critical issue in land consolidation schemes is land valuation which is a type …

In many countries of the world rural areas are characterised by defective spatial structure of
agricultural land. Such a state of affairs is a result of long-term socio-economic and historical …

Land fragmentation in agriculture is acknowledged as a problem that causes additional
costs in cultivation and lowers productivity. Land consolidation programmes seek to alleviate …

Land consolidation, which aims to promote sustainable development of rural areas, involves
the reorganization of space through land reallocation, both in terms of ownership and land …