Appraisals of land-use sustainability (LUS) are indispensable for the attainment of
sustainable land-use planning and management. At present, China is experiencing a pivotal …

Analysis of land use sustainability (LUS) coupling socioeconomic and ecological systems
has drawn the interest of researchers and decision-makers concerned with sustainable …

To solve the problems caused by irrational land-use, studying the functions of land-use, its
changing characteristics, and the relationship between each land-use function will be …

Human activities and global changes have undergone significant transformations in land
systems. It is imperative to comprehend the intricacies of land use transitions (LUT), as they …

Understanding land use functions (LUFs) value is critical for implementing sustainable land
resources management and optimizing territorial space in China. However, existing …

Land use is a key component to the sustainability of a city. Land-use planning policy should
not be based solely on the hard figures, but also needs observational insights. Existing …

Studies on land use structural optimization can support the sustainability of land resources.
The Taipusi Banner lies in the arid and semiarid area of northern China, with rapid …

The urban land use involves more severe sustainability challenges than agricultural land
use. An effective approach for evaluating urban land use is essential for meeting this …

Projecting land-use allocation under various scenarios can be useful for reconciling conflicts
between urbanization, food security, and ecological integrity throughout landscapes, but …

Achieving sustainable land use is one of the most important ways to achieve regional socio-
economic sustainable development. We have collected 12 papers in this special issue …