Earth and Planetary Sciences
8 years ago

Arable land in Wuhan City dwindling due to population growth and development.

Anhui nongye kexue
Analysis of Spatio-temporal Change of Arable Land Resource and Driving-force in Wuhan City
Lei Xu

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The study looked at how arable land changed in Wuhan City from 1997 to 2006. They found that the amount of arable land decreased over time. The main reasons for this were population growth, economic development, and advances in agriculture. This information can help people use arable land wisely and support sustainable agriculture in Wuhan.