Since 2000, vast areas of cropland in the rural mountain areas of China have been
abandoned for reasons including labor loss and rapid urbanization, although the …

Cropland abandonment because of rural depopulation or policy interventions has become a
key issue in Chinese mountainous areas. One such region is the Guangxi Karst …

This article aims to present a comprehensive conceptual model that elucidates the
multifaceted transformations occurring in peripheral rural areas. Once subject to …

Complemented croplands are a crucial component of cropland resources and play a
significant role in ensuring national food security. In recent decades, to counter the loss of …

The aim of the research was to identify functional changes of villages in peripheral area of
Kłodzko County in the Sudetes Mountains in southwestern Poland. The study area has for …

This paper presents a case study of the village of Mrkovi in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro,
showing the importance of landscape identification and assessment in planning the …

Transport development exerts a significant influence on rural settlement transitions, yet
explorations of its nonlinear and threshold effects are limited. This study employed a …

Cropland intensification is a state of cultivated land development made by human beings,
which is closely related to all aspects of agricultural production and agro-ecological …

While displaying diversified economic values, agro-ecosystems remain a relevant
component of rural landscapes in Southern Europe. Coupled with the expansion of …

Context Drove roads are landscape corridors traditionally used for livestock movement in
many regions of the world, including Spain, where they cover about 0.8% of the land. They …