Public concern over land management has never been greater. This book provides a broad overview of the economics of rural land-use change, drawing attention to

Public concern over land management has never been greater. This book provides a broad overview of the economics of rural land-use change, drawing attention to

The increasing demand for rural land and its natural resources is creating competition and conflicts. Many interested parties, including farmers, nature conserv

As external forces increase the demand for land conversion, communities are increasingly open to policies that encourage conservation of farm and forest lands.

The causes, consequences and control of land use change have become topics of enormous importance in contemporary society. Not only is urban land use and sprawl