This book is a major contribution to the debate on future land development strategies, as well as helping to supporting land use decision making at all levels.

New demands on landscapes and natural resources call for multifunctional approaches to land development. Tools are required to identify the effects of land mana

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

This book contributes to broadening the interdisciplinary knowledge basis for the description, analysis and assessment of land use practices. It presents concep