Spatial Analysis and GIS for Sustainable Land Change Management

Dear Colleagues,

Land use and its changes have a direct impact on quality of life, as is widely recognised not only by scientists but also by planners, local activists and many others. Air, water and soil pollution caused by growing industries and intensive land use not only lead to biodiversity loss, desertification and other negative changes, but is also a risk factor for many diseases. In the face of these challenges, and, in particular, the need to protect natural resources, sustainable land change management (SLM) is of paramount importance. The management of land use in any area, whether urban, rural, forest, etc., affects our daily lives. Recognising and understanding how land use changes shape our daily lives by altering the geographical, social and economic environment can help prevent some adverse changes and assist local authorities in sustainable land management. In addition, the wealth of geographical data and advanced GIS techniques used for analysis facilitate analysis in both current and historical perspectives. Papers may address any topic related to sustainable land change management, and use cases may address global, regional or local issues. Papers analysing the usability of existing or new geospatial tools are also welcome. Review papers should follow the PRISMA guidelines. In summary, the presented Special Issue is open to all research papers involving various aspects of using GIS and spatial analysis related to sustainable land change management, e.g., land use changes, planning, landscape changes, sustainable environment and renewable energy. Interdisciplinary approaches are especially welcome.

Prof. Dr. Elzbieta Bielecka
Dr. Beata Calka
Dr. Mohamed Zhran
Guest Editors

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