Despite the looming land scarcity for agriculture, cropland abandonment is widespread
globally. Abandoned cropland can be reused to support food security and climate change …

The significant expansion of farmland abandonment not only poses a threat to agricultural
sustainability, but also challenges biodiversity conservation and food security. This study …

Large-scale rural depopulation has altered the rural environment and reshaped the
distribution pattern of species. However, the impact of rural depopulation on biodiversity is …

Understanding the formation and causes of cropland abandonment is crucial for develo**
effective strategies to mitigate this process. However, studies on cropland abandonment …

Much research and media attention has revolved around the environmental impacts of
growing global human populations. While the conclusions remain contested, these …

Land abandonment is considered an effective strategy for ecological restoration on a global
scale. However, few studies have focused on how environmental heterogeneity associated …

Climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme weather
events across the globe. Understanding the capacity for ecological communities to withstand …

Land abandonment and rural depopulation are escalating worldwide, presenting
sustainability dilemmas for both rural and urban regions. However, there remains a dearth of …

Territorial spatial planning serves a primary instrument for optimizing the utilization of
production, living, and ecological spaces (PLEs), significantly influencing on social …

European semi-natural dry grasslands are among the most endangered terrestrial
ecosystems, being recognised as habitats of community interest by the EU Habitats …