“Land-Use Management: Recent Advances, New Perspectives, and Applications” Sérgio Lousada, Usha Iyer-Raniga – eBook

This groundbreaking book delves into the dynamic interplay between human activities and the environment, offering a nuanced understanding of how land-use decisions shape our world. In this volume experts from diverse fields converge to present a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments in land-use practices.From cutting-edge technologies to innovative policy frameworks, this book showcases the forefront of land-use management. Readers will gain insights into sustainable urban planning, agricultural practices, conservation strategies, and the integration of smart technologies. Each chapter is a testament to the multidisciplinary nature of effective land-use management, emphasizing the need for collaborative approaches in tackling the challenges of our rapidly changing global landscape. Land-Use Management – Recent Advances, New Perspectives, and Applications is an indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of contemporary land-use challenges. Whether you are involved in urban planning, environmental science, or policy formulation, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding, managing, and optimizing land use for a sustainable and resilient future.1. Assessing the Potential Flood Mitigation Services of a Former Golf Course with a Focus on Flood Storage2. Carbon Sequestration as a Land Management Strategy3. How Far the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve Protects Biodiversity in the Dahomey-Gap Corridor, West Africa?4. Improving the Sustainability of Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities5. Integrated Effect of the Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PFES) in Vietnam6. Moving Horizon, Design Praxis through Soil Transformation: A Landscape Manifesto7. Perspectives and Application of Land Use Management Strategies to Address Mangrove Ecosystem Degradation in Guyana: A Case Study of Mon Repos8. Soil Evolution after Riparian Buffer Installation9. Threats and Sustainability of Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.) Pre-Industrialization in the Amazon Region10. Towards Overcoming the Challenges to Adopting Ecosystem-Based Management Approach for Protected Areas: The Case of Serengeti Ecosystem11. Urban Planning and Land-Use Management in Jerusalem – Chronological Analysis: Urban Perspectives in Contested CitiesMore :