Multifunctional landscape

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Example of a multifunctional landscape in Hesse, Germany. Villmar Luftbild 062.jpg
Example of a multifunctional landscape in Hesse, Germany.

Multifunctional landscapes are composed of lands used for multiple different purposes, including agriculture, forestry, settlements, recreation, conservation and restoration. [1] With different parts of the landscape sustaining people and other species, multifunctional landscapes are heterogenous mosaics of lands used for agriculture and settlements that also include significant areas of habitats and regenerating ecosystems. [2]

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References

  1. Naveh, Zev (2001-12-15). "Ten major premises for a holistic conception of multifunctional landscapes" . Landscape and Urban Planning. Bridging human and natural sciences in landscape research. 57 (3): 269–284. doi:10.1016/S0169-2046(01)00209-2. ISSN   0169-2046.
  2. Ellis, Erle C. (2021-10-18). "Land Use and Ecological Change: A 12,000-Year History". Annual Review of Environment and Resources. 46 (1): 1–33. doi: 10.1146/annurev-environ-012220-010822 . ISSN   1543-5938. S2CID   244592514.