The contribution of small farms to local food supply, food security and food sovereignty is
widely acknowledged at a global level. In the particular case of Europe, they often are seen …

This paper integrates historical and contemporary theorizations of relational values in both
people–nature and people–people relationships, in order to further develop concepts used …

The concentration of farmland has potentially a negative impact on planning for local rural
development as it impedes access to land for other rural initiatives. Land policies in the …

Recently, we witnessed an immense increase in international land transactions in the Global
South, a phenomenon slowly expanding in northern industrialized countries, too. Even …

History, economy, policy arrangements, and individual choices can all explain changes in
ruralness. The rural transformation represents the main focus of this study which is intended …

Food security provides a major topic for this study and the recurring point is food security–
agricultural land relation. The analysis is grounded on the assumption that control over …

Land grabbing has become a priority topic in academic research and a political concern,
due to interests in the dynamics of the phenomenon and its negative impact on the …

Conflict is part of all societies and conflict management can ensure stability and consistency
for communities. This study ascertained and assessed a type of agricultural land use conflict …

Land consolidation is an important instrument open to public authorities seeking to achieve
sustainable rural development, especially in countries where rural property is highly …

In this study, the land use around the Churches of Moldavia, UNESCO WH (World Heritage)
sites, has been analysed using photo interpretation and GIS. The cartographic analysis used …