Land-use decisions can change abruptly in response to shocks, and warfare and armed
conflicts are among the most drastic and globally frequent shocks. Yet, our understanding of …

This article updates our previous comprehensive meta-analysis of what drives and stops
deforestation (Busch and Ferretti-Gallon). By including six additional years of research, this …

The agriculture sector is the principal source of income for around 20% of the EU-26
population, which live in predominantly rural regions that would be devastated without its …

Agricultural land abandonment is a relevant occurrence in mountainous and peripheral
regions all over the world. While both positive and negative environmental consequences of …

The turnarounds from decrease to expansion in forest areas that took place during the last
century have been examined through the lens of forest transition theory (FTT). Among …

Through traditional practices that typically impact the surrounding natural areas, rural
communities worldwide have created and maintained landscapes forming a diverse mosaic …

Understanding complex processes of landscape change is crucial to guide the development
of future landscapes and land resources. Through Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping, we studied the …

The sustainable development level, coordinated among three sub-systems in the economy,
society, and environment, has changed globally or regionally. The key factors and …

In recent decades, global social and economic development has resulted in substantial land-
use transitions. This was first observed with respect to losses of forested land, attracting …

With a terrestrial surface increasingly dominated by human activities, conservation scholars
nowadays seek to reconcile extractive land uses, such as low-intensity agriculture, forestry …