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Celebrating National Land Day of China
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Celebrating National Land Day of China

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Socio-Economic and Political Issues".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 3611

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Yurui Li

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Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
Interests: land use; land consolidation; land governance; community development; rural development; regional development; human geography
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Prof. Dr. Fangzhou Xia

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Department of Land Management, School of Public Administration & Policy, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
Interests: land use planning; land economy
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Prof. Dr. Hualin Xie

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Institute of Ecological Civilization, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Nanchang 330013, China
Interests: land use; ecological security; resource and environmental policy; cultivated land protection; geographic information system
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Special Issue Information

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

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Land is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • 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

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A Spatiotemporal Analysis of the Relationship Between Construction Land Supply and High-Quality Urban Development: Evidence from 285 Chinese Cities
by Lingyu Zhang, Yang Zhang, Juan Li, Chengchao Yang and Yaolin Liu
Land 2025, 14(12), 2359; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14122359 - 2 Dec 2025
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As the spatial carrier of urban development, construction land is a fundamental element for achieving high-quality urban development (HQUD). This study examines the impact of construction land supply on HQUD across 285 Chinese cities. A HQUD evaluation model is created to assess each [...] Read more.
As the spatial carrier of urban development, construction land is a fundamental element for achieving high-quality urban development (HQUD). This study examines the impact of construction land supply on HQUD across 285 Chinese cities. A HQUD evaluation model is created to assess each city’s development level. The GTWR model is then applied to explore the dynamic spatial effects of land supply on HQUD level. The results show the following: (1) The construction land supply exhibited a fluctuating trend accompanied by notable spatial disparities, with hotspots concentrated in coastal areas and cold spots in the northwest and northeast. (2) The HQUD levels consistently increased, forming a stepwise spatial pattern—highest in the east, followed by central and western regions—with localized spatial convergence. (3) The factors influencing HQUD are highly volatile. Industrial agglomeration, resource optimization, and land investment returns drive commercial land supply, investment intensity, and land prices, fostering positive development. However, excessive population density and inadequate public service land may impose pressure on resources and strained public services, hindering progress. Industrial land supply has supported industrial upgrading, shifting its impact from negative to positive. Over-reliance on real estate development can cause resource waste, social instability, and hinder sustainability, reversing the positive effects of residential land supply. This paper clarifies the complex relationship between construction land supply and HQUD, providing empirical guidance for region-specific land supply strategies. Full article
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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Driving Factors of Land Economic Density at Township Scale: A Case Study of Anyang City, China
by Zechen Wang, Xin Shen, Jiayuan Mao, Zhangyanyang Yao and Shiliang Liu
Land 2025, 14(11), 2227; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14112227 - 11 Nov 2025
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Land economic density (LED) is vital for optimizing industrial structure and promoting intensive resource utilization. However, most existing studies have focused on city or county scales, with limited attention to township-level patterns. To address this research gap, we take 86 townships in Anyang [...] Read more.
Land economic density (LED) is vital for optimizing industrial structure and promoting intensive resource utilization. However, most existing studies have focused on city or county scales, with limited attention to township-level patterns. To address this research gap, we take 86 townships in Anyang City as research units and develop a four-dimensional evaluation system for LED. The study aims to reveal the spatial patterns and driving mechanisms of township-level LED evolution. This study is based on township-level land use, statistical, and socioeconomic data from 2005 to 2023. Using ArcGIS 10.5 for spatial analysis, spatial autocorrelation, standard deviation ellipse, and geographically weighted regression methods were applied to explore the spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanisms of LED in Anyang City. The results indicate that (1) high-LED areas form a ring around the central city with dual cores in western Linzhou county and southeastern Huaxian county, while low-LED areas are concentrated at the northwestern and northeastern margins; (2) global spatial autocorrelation is weak, with low–low clusters shrinking from contiguous patches to only three townships by 2023, while high–high clusters expand from isolated points to multi-centered diffusion; (3) the ellipse consistently shows a northwest–southeast orientation, with the rotation angle increasing from 128.24° to 130.35°, the flatness ratio rising from 0.432 to 0.445, and the centroid shifting northwest then southeast; (4) The geographically weighted regression (GWR) results highlight economic foundation, industrial upgrading, and government support as the dominant drivers. Based on these findings, we propose a “One Core–Four Poles, Three Axes–Five Zones” spatial optimization framework to promote coordinated urban–rural development. This study provides a practical and multidimensional evaluation approach at the township level, offering methodological support for regional territorial spatial planning and sustainable development. Full article
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Evaluation of the Remediation of Cultivated Land for Non-Grain Conversion Based on the “Resource Cost-Negative Effect-Remediation Potential” Framework: A Case Study of the Bohai Rim (BR) Region, China
by Jiaping Lin, Qingchun Guan, Junwen Chen, Tianya Meng, Xu Zhou and Hui Li
Land 2025, 14(9), 1727; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14091727 - 26 Aug 2025
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Controlling the conversion of cultivated land to non-grain uses is of great significance for ensuring global food security. Currently, the research on the conversion of Main Grain Land (MGL) to non-grain uses lacks a theoretical framework that can support differentiated and targeted governance. [...] Read more.
Controlling the conversion of cultivated land to non-grain uses is of great significance for ensuring global food security. Currently, the research on the conversion of Main Grain Land (MGL) to non-grain uses lacks a theoretical framework that can support differentiated and targeted governance. In this study, a “Resource Cost-Negative Effect-Remediation Potential” (RC-NE-RP) evaluation framework for the conversion of cultivated MGL to non-grain uses was established based on the definition of “non-grain conversion of MGL” and the theory of the production function in economics, the negative effects of non-grain conversion of MGL and the remediation potential of non-grain land converted from MGL in the Bohai Rim (BR) region, China, during the period from 1990 to 2020 were quantitatively evaluated using an improved SBM model, and the non-grain land to be remediated in the BR region was zoned through cluster analysis. The results show that: (1) The process of non-grain conversion of MGL in the Bohai Rim region shows a trend of fast conversion followed by slow conversion, with increasingly significant characteristics of spatial differentiation. (2) For the period from 1990 to 2020, the negative effects of non-grain conversion generally exhibit an upward trend, and the negative effects of non-grain conversion in coastal economic zones are generally stronger than those in hinterlands; the remediation potential of non-grain land converted from MGL shows a downward trend followed by an upward trend, and the remediation potential of non-grain land in coastal economic zones is lower compared to hinterland areas. (3) The areas represented by Beijing and the Bohai Economic Rim (BER) are classified as priority remediation zones, and the other areas are classified as low-priority remediation zones. The BR region is divided into three types of zones for remediation, namely, Quantity–Quality Priority Zones, Quantity–Landscape Priority Zones, and Quality–Landscape Priority Zones. This study provides a scientific basis for the management and control of non-grain conversion of cultivated land and the protection of cultivated land. Full article
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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Driving Factors of the Relationship Between Land Use Carbon Emissions and Ecosystem Service Value in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei
by Anjia Li, Xu Yin and Hui Wei
Land 2025, 14(8), 1698; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081698 - 21 Aug 2025
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Land use change significantly affects regional carbon emissions and ecosystem service value (ESV). Under China’s Dual Carbon Goals, this study takes Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, experiencing rapid land use change, as the study area and counties as the study unit. This study employs a combination of [...] Read more.
Land use change significantly affects regional carbon emissions and ecosystem service value (ESV). Under China’s Dual Carbon Goals, this study takes Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, experiencing rapid land use change, as the study area and counties as the study unit. This study employs a combination of methods, including carbon emission coefficients, equivalent-factor methods, bivariate spatial autocorrelation, and a multinomial logit model. These were used to explore the spatial relationship between land use carbon emissions and ESV, and to identify their key driving factors. These insights are essential for promoting sustainable regional development. Results indicate the following: (1) Total land use carbon emissions increased from 2000 to 2015, then declined until 2020; emissions were high in municipal centers; carbon sinks were in northwestern ecological zones. Construction land was the primary contributor. (2) ESV declined from 2000 to 2010 but increased from 2010 to 2020, driven by forest land and water bodies. High-ESV clusters appeared in northwestern and eastern coastal zones. (3) A significant negative spatial correlation was found between carbon emissions and ESV, with dominant Low-High clustering in the north and Low-Low clustering in central and southern regions. Over time, clustering dispersed, suggesting improved spatial balance. (4) Population density and cultivated land reclamation rate were core drivers of carbon–ESV clustering patterns, while average precipitation, average temperature, NDVI, and per capita GDP showed varied effects. To promote low-carbon and ecological development, this study puts forward several policy recommendations. These include implementing differentiated land use governance and enhancing regional compensation mechanisms. In addition, optimizing demographic and industrial structures is essential to reduce emissions and improve ESV across the study area. Full article
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