The Impact of Urbanization on Land: A Biophysical-Based Assessment of Ecosystem Services Loss Supported by Remote Sensed Indicators

The Impact of Urbanization on Land: A Biophysical-Based Assessment of Ecosystem Services Loss Supported by Remote Sensed Indicators

Urbanization and related land consumption are one of the main causes of ecosystem services loss. This is especially the case for soil-related services affecting ecosystem functions and limiting accessibility to natural resources. Satellite remote sensing and environmental databases enable in-depth a...

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Main Authors: Francesca Assennato, Daniela Smiraglia, Alice Cavalli, Luca Congedo, Chiara Giuliani, Nicola Riitano, Andrea Strollo, Michele Munafò
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
ecosystem services flows
land monitoring
land cover
land consumption
Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/2/236

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