The existing state, future change trends in land-use and food production capacities in China
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The author examines China's land use and food production capacities at the end of the 20th century and forecasts possible major trends in arable land conversion.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1999
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Chinese Ecosystem Research Network (CERN): introduction and progress
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The author discusses the Chinese Ecosystem Research Network, known as CERN, and evaluates its progress since beginning its monitoring functions in 1998.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1999
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