Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline
Abstract The paper explores the issue of sustainable use of urban gullies under the pressure of suburbanization. The objective of this study was to provide guidelines for land restoration in relation to the Polish case study by analyzing (1) land cover changes, (2) their impact on the geomorphic evo...
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| author | Jan Rodzik Beata Żuraw Barbara Sowińska-świerkosz Jakub Kuna Małgorzata Sosnowska Marek Podsiedlik |
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| description | Abstract The paper explores the issue of sustainable use of urban gullies under the pressure of suburbanization. The objective of this study was to provide guidelines for land restoration in relation to the Polish case study by analyzing (1) land cover changes, (2) their impact on the geomorphic evolution of gullies and (3) valuable plant associations. To this end, GIS technologies, identification of soil and sediments and valorization of plant associations were adopted to capture the total set of impacts. The findings revealed that land cover change indicators combined with geomorphological and plant aspects are useful for assessing the state of gully development and, on this basis, for providing revitalization recommendations. Long-lasting anthropogenic modifications were the main driving factors of gully development and exhibited significant interrelationships among all the indicators. This study revealed the need for strengthening the recreational use of gullies through multifunctional use by different citizen groups and for simultaneous protection of gullies in terms of geological and ecological aspects. This direction of action enables gully development and use in accordance with the sustainable development concept, which focuses on equal economic growth that generates wealth for all without harming the environment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bf6ceef232cc4fbc93850e049b51a1052025-08-20T02:10:23ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-0115111610.1038/s41598-025-94597-8Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderlineJan Rodzik0Beata Żuraw1Barbara Sowińska-świerkosz2Jakub Kuna3Małgorzata Sosnowska4Marek Podsiedlik5Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in LublinDepartment of Hydrobiology and Protection of Ecosystems, University of Life Sciences in LublinDepartment of Hydrobiology and Protection of Ecosystems, University of Life Sciences in LublinInstitute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in LublinDepartment of Grassland and Landscape Planning, University of Life Sciences in LublinIndependent researcherAbstract The paper explores the issue of sustainable use of urban gullies under the pressure of suburbanization. The objective of this study was to provide guidelines for land restoration in relation to the Polish case study by analyzing (1) land cover changes, (2) their impact on the geomorphic evolution of gullies and (3) valuable plant associations. To this end, GIS technologies, identification of soil and sediments and valorization of plant associations were adopted to capture the total set of impacts. The findings revealed that land cover change indicators combined with geomorphological and plant aspects are useful for assessing the state of gully development and, on this basis, for providing revitalization recommendations. Long-lasting anthropogenic modifications were the main driving factors of gully development and exhibited significant interrelationships among all the indicators. This study revealed the need for strengthening the recreational use of gullies through multifunctional use by different citizen groups and for simultaneous protection of gullies in terms of geological and ecological aspects. This direction of action enables gully development and use in accordance with the sustainable development concept, which focuses on equal economic growth that generates wealth for all without harming the environment.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94597-8GullyDegradationManagementRevitalizationLoess reliefGIS |
| spellingShingle | Jan Rodzik Beata Żuraw Barbara Sowińska-świerkosz Jakub Kuna Małgorzata Sosnowska Marek Podsiedlik Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline Scientific Reports Gully Degradation Management Revitalization Loess relief GIS |
| title | Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline |
| title_full | Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline |
| title_fullStr | Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline |
| title_short | Multi-criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural–urban borderline |
| title_sort | multi criteria evaluation for the sustainable use of loess gullies in rural urban borderline |
| topic | Gully Degradation Management Revitalization Loess relief GIS |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94597-8 |
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