Rural Demographic Changes and Land Use Response
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Systems and Global Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editors
2. College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
Interests: rural development; resilience; land use change
Interests: land use and land cover change; rural development
Interests: land use and land cover change; rural development and transformation; agricultural geography
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue on “Rural Demographic Changes and Land Use Response” explores the complex interactions between demographic shifts in rural areas and their consequential impacts on land use dynamics. Rural regions worldwide are experiencing significant demographic changes, including shifts in population size, age structure, migration patterns, and urbanization trends. These demographic transformations influence how land resources are utilized and managed, shaping agricultural practices, natural resource management strategies, urban sprawl, and environmental conservation efforts.
The aim of this Special Issue is to advance our understanding of how rural demographic changes drive shifts in land use patterns and to explore the multidimensional impacts of these changes. Contributions to this Special Issue will examine various aspects such as the socioeconomic implications of altered land use, policy responses and governance frameworks, and technological innovations that influence land management practices.
Researchers and practitioners are invited to contribute original research articles, case studies, and reviews that employ diverse methodologies and theoretical approaches. The overarching goal is to provide insights that can inform sustainable land use planning and management strategies in rural areas amidst ongoing demographic transitions. This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and offer practical recommendations for policymakers, land managers, and communities navigating the complexities of rural demographic changes and their land use implications.
We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Yuheng Li
Prof. Dr. Guoming Du
Prof. Dr. Monika Stanny
Dr. Łukasz Komorowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rural demographics
- population dynamics
- land use change
- rural–urban migration
- socioeconomic factors
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