Celebrating National Land Day of China

Dear Colleagues,

China’s National Land Day, observed annually on June 25, was established in 1991 to promote the conservation and rational use of land, reflecting China’s commitment to addressing its land resource challenges. This Special Issue aims to highlight research and insights related to land resource protection and sustainable use, aligning with the goals of National Land Day.

Review of Past Themes

1991–2000: Early themes, such as “Land and Country” and “Land and Reform”, focused on the fundamental national policies of land management and the importance of land resources.

2001–2010: Themes such as “Protecting Farmland for a Better Tomorrow” and “Land and Future” emphasized the importance of sustainable land use and the protection of arable land.

2011–2020: Topics such as “Land and Ecological Civilization” and “Cherish Land Resources, Use Land Economically and Intensively” emphasized the integration of land use with ecological conservation and the efficient utilization of land resources.

2021–Present: Recent themes continue to stress the “Economic and Intensive Use of Land and Strict Protection of Farmland Red Lines”, aligning with the national strategy of land resource conservation and sustainable development.

We invite high-quality articles and reviews on land resource management, protection, and sustainable use of land resources. Submissions may cover policies, technologies, or case studies related to National Land Day and its impact on land resource conservation.

Article and review submissions are both welcome, with a particular interest in comprehensive reviews that can deepen understanding of land resource protection and utilization.

Suggested Themes and Article Types for Submissions

Land Resource Management and Policy: Articles on policies and strategies for sustainable land use and management.

Land Protection and Conservation: Research on protecting land resources and preventing land degradation.

Urban and Rural Land Development: Studies on integrated urban–rural land development and its challenges.

Land Value Assessment: Analyses of land value and market dynamics.

Land Policy and Governance: Reviews of land policies and their impact on societal issues.

Socioeconomic Value of Land Resources: Exploration of the economic and social dimensions of land resources, including land economics, land markets, and their socioeconomic impact.

Land and Society: Investigation of the interplay between land use policies and social structures, including land tenure, property rights, and land governance.

Land Use and Economic Development: Studies on how land use influences economic development and vice versa, particularly in the context of urbanization and rural transformation.

Land and Food Security: Research on the role of land resources in ensuring food security and the impact of agricultural land management.

Land and Ecological Services: Analysis of the ecosystem services provided by land resources and their contribution to societal well-being.

Land Quality and Soil Health: Studies on assessing and improving land quality, soil health, and their impact on land productivity and ecosystem services.

Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development: Research on strategic land use planning, spatial planning, and zoning to achieve sustainable development goals.

Smart Land Use Planning and Technology: Exploration of advanced technologies and innovative approaches in land use planning, such as GIS, remote sensing, and modeling.

We welcome a variety of article types, including research articles, review articles, and case studies. Join us in celebrating National Land Day by contributing your insights to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Yurui Li
Prof. Dr. Fangzhou Xia
Prof. Dr. Hualin Xie
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• land resource management
• sustainable land use
• land conservation
• urban–rural integration
• land value assessment
• land policy and governance
• socioeconomic value of land
• land and food security
• land and ecological services
• land degradation and restoration
• land use planning
• land quality and soil health
• land tenure and property rights
• land economics
• land market dynamics