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000165294 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.24857/rgsa.v18n11-038
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000165294 037__ $$aART-2024-146985
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000165294 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-5282-1930$$aEsteban Rodríguez, Samuel$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000165294 245__ $$aDepopulation and Changes in Habitat Type in Rural Areas in Aragón (Spain)
000165294 260__ $$c2024
000165294 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000165294 5203_ $$aObjective: The study aims to examine recent transformations in rural habitats undergoing depopulation in Aragón, Spain, between 2010 and 2018. It seeks to verify changes in habitat concentration patterns and identify the underlying factors.
Theoretical Framework: Drawing upon theories of rural exodus and demographic shifts, the research employs the Colas Index (Colas, 1945) to analyze habitat types—dispersed or concentrated. It recognizes the influence of agricultural changes, service provision challenges, and territorial dynamics on rural settlement patterns (Escolano and de la Riva, 2003; Nuninger et al., 2021).
Method: The investigation focuses on depopulated municipalities in Aragón, utilizing a comparative analysis of the Colas Index from 2010 to 2018. Administrative boundaries define the study's territorial units, enabling the quantification of habitat changes and an assessment of their direction. The analysis integrates demographic and settlement dynamics to understand habitat evolution.
Results and Discussion: Findings indicate varied habitat transformation processes across municipalities, confirming the heterogeneity of the rural landscape (Pinilla and Sáez, 2017). While transformations are not universal, they challenge the traditional link between depopulation and habitat concentration. The Colas Index proves valuable for characterizing habitat dispersion levels, yet its limitations in concentrated areas are acknowledged. Methodological constraints related to administrative boundaries and the complexity of rural-urban continua are also discussed.
Research Implications: This study contributes to a nuanced understanding of depopulation impacts on rural habitats, informing territorial planning and demographic policies. It underscores the need for tailored strategies that consider local habitat variability and the potential for revitalization efforts in select areas.
Originality/Value: By highlighting the diversity of habitat transitions amidst depopulation, the research offers fresh insights into rural settlement dynamics. Its value lies in demonstrating that depopulation no longer universally leads to habitat concentration, thus updating the scholarly discourse on rural transformation in Spain.
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000165294 592__ $$a0.0$$b2024
000165294 593__ $$aManagement, Monitoring, Policy and Law$$c2024
000165294 593__ $$aGeography, Planning and Development$$c2024
000165294 655_4 $$ainfo:eu-repo/semantics/article$$vinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
000165294 700__ $$aZhaoyang, Liu
000165294 700__ $$aZúñiga Antón, María
000165294 7102_ $$13006$$2435$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Geograf. Ordenac.Territ.$$cÁrea Geografía Humana
000165294 773__ $$g18, 11 (2024), e09638 [21 pp.]$$pRGSA$$tRGSA$$x1981-982X
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