Since the 1950s, noteworthy farmland abandonment has been occurring in many developed
countries and some develo** countries. This global land use phenomenon has …

The updated edition of the essential guide to environmental psychology Thoroughly revised
and updated, the second edition, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction offers an …

Peri-urban areas around urban agglomerations in Europe and elsewhere have been subject
to agricultural and land use research for the past three decades. The manner in which …

Aesthetic enjoyment and perception are increasingly recognized as important values of
cultural landscapes. The study of these values transcends mere physical attributes of the …

While the spatial and economic quantification and valuation of ecosystem services is
becoming increasingly recognised as a way to communicate the importance of ecosystem …

Abstract Recent developments in Ecosystem Service (ES) research show a growing interest
in the concept of ES bundles for informing the effective management of landscapes. While …

Despite the growing cultural diversity in many European countries, nature recreation is still a
very “white” activity. Immigrants hardly ever visit non-urban green areas. Prior research has …

The participation of the public in environmental decision-making and management is
increasingly seen as essential for the success of conservation initiatives. Ecological …

The concept of landscape identity is often referred to in landscape policy and planning. A
clear definition of the concept is lacking however. This is problematic because the term …

Rural landscapes are often multifunctional, meaning that at one single location different
goods and services are being provided. Multifunctionality is spatially heterogeneous as not …