The contribution of small farms to local food supply, food security and food sovereignty is
widely acknowledged at a global level. In the particular case of Europe, they often are seen …

Context Soil erosion is one of the main threats driving soil degradation across the globe with
important impacts on crop yields, soil biota, biogeochemical cycles, and ultimately human …

Aim Quantify direct and indirect relationships between soil microbial community properties
(potential basal respiration, microbial biomass) and abiotic factors (soil, climate) in three …

Taking the development level of digital village construction in the Zhejiang province of China
as the research object, this paper analyzes the current situation of digital village construction …

This article aims to present a comprehensive conceptual model that elucidates the
multifaceted transformations occurring in peripheral rural areas. Once subject to …

Socioeconomic developments in rural areas are characterized by heterogeneity and
diversity rather than evolving along'parallel linear paths'. To date, our understanding of rural …

The aim of the research was to identify functional changes of villages in peripheral area of
Kłodzko County in the Sudetes Mountains in southwestern Poland. The study area has for …

In rural landscapes, historical values and traditional crops are in conflict with recent
commercial demand and social needs. For sustainable development, it is essential to find a …

Context The reasons for recent landscape change in the European countryside are complex
and poorly substantiated. Identification of drivers of landscape transition and assessment of …

Out-migration and the resulting depopulation are currently one of the distinct problems
worldwide. The aim of this research was to evaluate the influence of environmental factors …