[HTML][HTML] What is the future of abandoned agricultural lands? A systematic review of alternative trajectories in Europe
CMJ Fayet, KH Reilly, C Van Ham, PH Verburg - Land use policy, 2022 - Elsevier
Agricultural land abandonment and its impacts on landscape features have been a striking
characteristic of many European rural areas over the last decades. Although previous …
characteristic of many European rural areas over the last decades. Although previous …
Terraced landscapes: From an old best practice to a potential hazard for soil degradation due to land abandonment
Among the most evident landscape signatures of the human fingerprint, the terraces related
to agricultural activities are of great importance. This technique is widely used in various …
to agricultural activities are of great importance. This technique is widely used in various …
Effects of farming terraces on hydrological and geomorphological processes. A review
Agricultural terraces are common in mountain regions. They are built to provide a larger
surface area for cultivation on hillslopes and to aid farming production in the long term. This …
surface area for cultivation on hillslopes and to aid farming production in the long term. This …
The effects of land uses on soil erosion in Spain: A review
JM García-Ruiz - Catena, 2010 - Elsevier
Soil erosion is a key factor in Mediterranean environments, and is not only closely related to
geoecological factors (lithology, topography, and climatology) but also to land-use and plant …
geoecological factors (lithology, topography, and climatology) but also to land-use and plant …
Global synthesis of the classifications, distributions, benefits and issues of terracing
For thousands of years, humans have created different types of terraces in different sloping
conditions, meant to mitigate flood risks, reduce soil erosion and conserve water. These …
conditions, meant to mitigate flood risks, reduce soil erosion and conserve water. These …
Threats and biodiversity in the mediterranean biome
EC Underwood, JH Viers… - Diversity and …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Global conservation assessments recognize the mediterranean biome as a priority for
the conservation of the world's biodiversity. To better direct future conservation efforts in the …
the conservation of the world's biodiversity. To better direct future conservation efforts in the …
Global analysis of cover management and support practice factors that control soil erosion and conservation
Cover management and support practices largely control the magnitude and variability of
soil erosion. Although soil erosion models account for their importance (particularly by C …
soil erosion. Although soil erosion models account for their importance (particularly by C …
Hydro-geomorphological consequences of the abandonment of agricultural terraces in the Mediterranean region: Key controlling factors and landscape stability …
M Moreno-de-las-Heras, F Lindenberger, J Latron… - Geomorphology, 2019 - Elsevier
Traditional cultivation terraces are one of the most ancient and conspicuous agricultural
landscapes in mountain and hilly regions of the Mediterranean basin. Spreading out from …
landscapes in mountain and hilly regions of the Mediterranean basin. Spreading out from …
Properties, best management practices and conservation of terraced soils in Southern Europe (from Mediterranean areas to the Alps): A review
Terrace soils are distinctive features of the agricultural landscape in Europe. Due to their
historical and aesthetic significance, they are a resource for agriculture and tourism …
historical and aesthetic significance, they are a resource for agriculture and tourism …
Erosion and terrace failure due to agricultural land abandonment in a semi‐arid environment
JP Lesschen, LH Cammeraat… - Earth Surface Processes …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Agricultural land abandonment is currently widely spread in Mediterranean countries and a
further increase is expected. Previous research has shown that abandoned fields in semi …
further increase is expected. Previous research has shown that abandoned fields in semi …