A new study from the European Environment Agency (EEA) has revealed that food production remains the primary driver of land use change in the European Union (EU). The analysis of the impact of land use change on biodiversity and habitats in the EU reveals that agricultural land continues to be the main cause of land use loss and fragmentation, as well as the greatest consumer of land resources. The report also highlights the need for better land management to ensure the long-term sustainability of the EU’s land resources.

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source: Phys.org