Authors: Tezcan, L.; Vente, J.; Zagal, E.; Zeiliguer, A.; Salvati, L.; Kosmas, C.; Kairis, O.; Karavitis, C.; Acikalin, S.; Alcalá, M.; Alfama, P.; Atlhopheng, J.; Barrera, J.; Belgacem, A.; Solé-Benet, A.; Brito, J.; Chaker, M.; Chanda, R.; Darkoh, M.; Ermolaeva, O.; Fassouli, V.; Fernandez, F.; Gokceoglu, C.; Gonzalez, D.; Gungor, H.; Hessel, R.; Khatteli, H.; Khitrov, N.; Kounalaki, A.; Laouina, A.; Magole, L.; Medina, L.; Mendoza, M.; Mulale, K.; Ocakoglu, F.; Ouessar, M.; Ovalle, C.; Perez, C.; Perkins, J.; Pozo, A.; Prat, Christian; Ramos, A.; Ramos, J.; Riquelme, J.; Ritsema, C.; Romanenkov, V.; Sebego, R.; Sghaier, M.; Silva, N.; Sizemskaya, M.; Sonmez, H.; Taamallah, H.

Venue: CATENA

Type: Publication

Abstract: Abstract The abandonment of land is a global problem with environmental and socioeconomic implications. An approach to assess the relationship between land abandonment and a large set of indicators was illustrated in the present study by using data collected in the framework of the European Union DESIRE research project from 808 field sites located in 10 study sites in the Mediterranean region, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. A total of 48 indicators provided information for biophysical conditions and socioeconomic characteristi... (read more)

DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2014.02.006