Explosive Growth in Land Demand Threatens Sustainable Development in Xinjiang.
The study focuses on using land more efficiently in Xinjiang's First Division Corps to support economic and social development. By promoting economical and intensive land use, the region aims to balance supply and demand, especially with increasing industrialization and urbanization. The researchers found that the region has made progress in land utilization, but still faces challenges like decreasing arable land and high proportions of saline-alkali and sandy land. By improving land use practices, the First Division can better support its development goals in industry, urbanization, and agriculture.