A conceptual framework for analysing and measuring land-use intensity
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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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability |
Vol/bind | 5 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 464-470 |
Antal sider | 7 |
ISSN | 1877-3435 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |
Bibliografisk note
Human settlements and industrial systems
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