A conceptual framework for analysing and measuring land-use intensity

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskriftTidsskriftartikelfagfællebedømt

  • Karl-Heinz Erb
  • Helmut Haberl
  • Jepsen, Martin Rudbeck
  • Tobias Kuemmerle
  • Marcus Lindner
  • Daniel Müller
  • Peter H. Verburg
  • Anette Reenberg
Large knowledge gaps currently exist that limit our ability to understand and characterise dynamics and patterns of land-use intensity: in particular, a comprehensive conceptual framework and a system of measurement are lacking. This situation hampers the development of a sound understanding of the mechanisms, determinants, and constraints underlying changes in land-use intensity. On the basis of a review of approaches for studying land-use intensity, we propose a conceptual framework to quantify and analyse land-use intensity. This framework integrates three dimensions: (a) input intensity, (b) output intensity, and (c) the associated system-level impacts of land-based production (e.g. changes in carbon storage or biodiversity). The systematic development of indicators across these dimensions would provide opportunities for the systematic analyses of the trade-offs, synergies and opportunity costs of land-use intensification strategies.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCurrent Opinion in Environmental Sustainability
Vol/bind5
Udgave nummer5
Sider (fra-til)464-470
Antal sider7
ISSN1877-3435
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2013

Bibliografisk note

Human settlements and industrial systems

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