Canadian small settlements and the uptake of agricultural land, 1966–1976 |
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Authors: | John A G Hansen |
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Institution: | 1. Regional Development Branch, Agriculture Canada, V3L 5B3, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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Abstract: | The total area of built-up land in Canada is estimated, for the first time, and divided into two categories: the extent of all large urban areas, and the extent of all small urban areas. The agricultural quality of land urbanized between 1966 and 1976 is also estimated. Contrary to expectations, this area is small compared with the entire stock of land with agricultural capability. Small settlements, however, are expanding rapidly and have relatively generous space standards. The aggregate effect of this rural urbanization on Canadian agricultural production is not currently monitored, and a redirection of policy and analytical attention towards the small settlements is suggested. |
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