Earth and Planetary Sciences
8 years ago

Arable land shrinking in Xunyi County due to economic growth and population rise.

Shuitu baochi yanjiu
Analysis on the Change of Arable Land Area and Its Driving Force in Xunyi County of Shaanxi Province
Zhao Ren-yi

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The study looked at changes in farmland in Xunyi County over 20 years. They found that the amount of farmland decreased over time, with three distinct stages of change. Factors like economic growth, population, and agricultural technology played a role in these changes. The goal was to understand what drives changes in farmland and help protect cultivated land in fragile areas.