Abstract
Urbanization is an important trend in global land cover change and seriously impacts the soil resources. However, there is no clear definition for urban areas. As a result estimates of urbanization and its effects on soil resources vary widely. Urbanization can be modelled in different ways with a specific focus on environmental conditions, temporal dynamics and spatial patterns. The processes underlying urbanization require a hybrid approach that combines the different methods. Similarly, the unique conditions of the urban environment require specific surveying techniques for the soil resources. The global debate on urbanization and its environmental impacts calls for a rapid standardization of definitions and methodologies to come with proper information on rates and impacts.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Megacities 2050 |
Subtitle of host publication | Environmental Consequences of Urbanization |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 36-40 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319705576 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319705569 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | VI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development - Moscow, Russian Federation Duration: 12 Sept 2016 → 14 Sept 2016 Conference number: 6 https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-70557-6 |
Publication series
Series | Springer Geography |
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ISSN | 2194-3168 |
Conference
Conference | VI International Conference on Landscape Architecture to Support City Sustainable Development |
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Abbreviated title | ICLASCSD 2016 |
Country/Territory | Russian Federation |
City | Moscow |
Period | 12/09/16 → 14/09/16 |
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Keywords
- Land cover modelling
- Soil classification
- Soil survey