Integration of Abandoned Lands in Sustainable Agriculture: The Case of Terraced Landscape Re-Cultivation in Mediterranean Island Conditions

Integration of Abandoned Lands in Sustainable Agriculture: The Case of Terraced Landscape Re-Cultivation in Mediterranean Island Conditions

Agriculture terraces constitute a significant element of the Mediterranean landscape, enabling crop production on steep slopes while protecting land from desertification. Despite their ecological and historical value, terrace cultivation is threatened by climate change leading to abandonment and fur...

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Main Authors: Michalia Sakellariou, Basil E. Psiloglou, Christos Giannakopoulos, Photini V. Mylona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
terrace landscape
land abandonment
climate-smart agriculture
sustainability
digital technologies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/5/457

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