Landslides and Cropland Abandonment in China’s Mountainous Areas: Spatial Distribution, Empirical Analysis and Policy Implications

Cropland, as the largest land use type in the human landscape, contributes to not only biodiversity but also global food security. However, cropland abandonment not only is harmful to agricultural cultural landscapes but also threatens food security. Prior studies have suggested that changes in the...

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Main Authors: Xin Deng, Dingde Xu, Miao Zeng, Yanbin Qi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/11/3909