A Synthesis of Land Use/Land Cover Studies: Definitions, Classification Systems, Meta-Studies, Challenges and Knowledge Gaps on a Global Landscape
Land is a natural resource that humans have utilized for life and various activities. Land use/land cover change (LULCC) has been of great concern to many countries over the years. Some of the main reasons behind LULCC are rapid population growth, migration, and the conversion of rural to urban area...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Land |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/9/994 |