Cropland Loss Under Different Urban Expansion Patterns in China (1990–2020): Spatiotemporal Characteristics, Driving Factors, and Policy Implications
It is well established that China’s rapid urban expansion has led to a substantial loss of cropland. However, few studies have examined how different urban expansion patterns contribute to cropland consumption, which has hindered the formulation of sustainable urban development and cropland protecti...
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| Main Authors: | Chengrui Mao, Shanshan Feng, Canfang Zhou |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Land |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/2/343 |
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