The accelerated development of new urban areas has an impact on changes in the spatial
use and complexity of ecosystems. The purpose of this study is to analyze (1) spatial …

Cultural landscapes provide abundant and diverse ecosystem services (ES) for human-
wellbeing. However, many traditional cultural landscapes worldwide are currently …

Currently, the sustainable development of rural areas is relevant for various countries, both
developed and developing. The improvement of existing approaches for the assessment …

This research provides a brief insight into the spatial nature of urban sprawl in functional
urban areas (FUAs) of European capitals, as opposed to most investigations into urban …

This paper focuses on the impact of urban and suburban spread on the preservation of the
cultural heritage and landscape of suburban villages with historical cores. It is a case study …

Sustainability of settlement systems is of greatest relevance in political and socio-economic
stability all over the world. The development effectiveness of a rural settlement system …

Spatial transformations stemming from urban sprawl are evident not only in the USA or
Western Europe but also in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland. Urban sprawl …

Rural areas are experiencing a dynamic, multidirectional change. It is the result of impact of
many processes, including rapid, often spontaneous urbanisation and structural …

Progressing globalisation and suburbanisation are driving dynamic changes in land
management, particularly in suburban zones. Green infrastructure and its impact on human …

Today's cities grow at the interface of urbanised and open areas. Their impact zones depend
on their size and role in the settlement structure. Unplanned urban growth often leads to …