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Land-use change patterns differed between two highland regions

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A person wearing a bright blue jacket stands on a mountain ridge overlooking a vast alpine valley with green meadows, scattered farmland patches, and distant peaks under a partly cloudy sky.
Research area:Environmental planningLand useRural development and sustainability

What the study found

The study found that land-use change followed different paths in the two highland regions. Cropland increased gradually in the Uco Valley in Argentina, while it shrank in the Podhale-Magura Area in Poland.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that understanding local circumstances is important for protecting and developing highland regions. They also say that engaging local communities in development processes may help minimise social tensions and support inclusive, sustainable development.

What the researchers tested

The researchers compared land-use transformations from 1986 to 2023 in the Podhale-Magura Area and the Uco Valley. They used satellite image analysis and in-depth interviews with rural producers and administration representatives.

What worked and what didn't

The combination of spatial analysis and social methods helped provide a broader view of land transformation. The two sites showed different conflict profiles: the Uco Valley was marked by disputes over resource use and agrarian change, while the Podhale-Magura Area was characterised by tensions over land access, settlement patterns, and relations between communities and newcomers.

What to keep in mind

The findings are based on two case studies, so they are location-specific. The abstract does not describe quantitative measures of conflict or additional limitations beyond the focus on these regions.

Key points

  • Cropland increased in the Uco Valley and decreased in the Podhale-Magura Area between 1986 and 2023.
  • The Uco Valley showed disputes over resource use and agrarian change.
  • The Podhale-Magura Area showed tensions about land access, settlement patterns, and newcomer relations.
  • The study used satellite images and in-depth interviews with rural producers and administration representatives.
  • The authors say local context and community involvement are important for reducing social tensions.

Disclosure

Research title:
Land-use change patterns differed between two highland regions
Authors:
Anita Kukulska-Kozieł, Facundo Rojas, Selim Bayraktar, Tomasz Noszczyk, Julián Ramírez Guirao, Julia Gorzelany, Osvaldo Sironi, Fernando Ruíz Peyré, Eren Dağra Sökmen, Daniel Roberto Pizzolato, Józef Hernik
Institutions:
Austrian Academy of Sciences, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research, Instituto de Química del Noroeste Argentino, Instituto de Química del Noroeste Argentino, Instituto de Química del Noroeste Argentino, Istanbul University, Istanbul University, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, National Agricultural Technology Institute, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, University of Agriculture in Krakow, University of Agriculture in Krakow, University of Agriculture in Krakow, University of Agriculture in Krakow
Publication date:
2026-03-05
DOI:
10.1016/j.landusepol.2026.107999
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