The Impact of Cropland Balance Policy on Ecosystem Service of Water Purification—A Case Study of Wuhan, China
Urbanization has been responsible for the loss of cropland worldwide, especially in China. Since this trend is expected to continue in the near future, China has implemented the strictest cropland protection policies in the world, to guarantee its national food security. However, the negative impact...
Main Authors: | Yun Mei, Xinghe Kong, Xinli Ke, Bohan Yang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/8/620 |
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