Factors Influencing the Conversion of Arable Land to Urban Use and Policy Implications in Beijing, China
Rapid urban land expansion and the resulting arable land loss have put food security in China at risk. This paper investigates the characteristics and mechanism of arable land conversion in Beijing using a logistic model based on land-use data for 2001 and 2010. The results suggest that (1) arable l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/7/1/180 |