​Marginal Land

In the field of urban planning, marginal land typically refer to areas on the outskirts of cities with limited development potential. These regions might be underutilized due to their geographical location, poor environmental quality, or insufficient infrastructure support. However, some of these lands possess potential for cultivating energy crops, as these crops often require lower soil quality compared to food crops. Furthermore, this approach helps alleviate pressure on traditional agricultural land, thereby enhancing food security. From environmental and economic perspectives, utilizing marginal lands for energy crops can enhance land use efficiency, provide raw materials for the biofuel industry, and promote renewable energy development. Nevertheless, this practice also presents challenges, such as potential disruption to ecosystems and the need to consider water resource consumption by the crops. In summary, the development of marginal lands requires a balance between ecological sustainability and economic benefits.

Source: <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261917309996#f0005>

Edited and Translated by Ma Chenshuo