The “land sparing” vs. “land sharing” debate that often emerges in the context of competing land uses tends to be presented as a black or white dichotomy. But the question of how to maximize the overall benefits of land use is highly nuanced and influenced by a range of interacting factors, be they geographic, ecological, economic, social or political.

In exploring these nuances, this Learning Event looked for tangible recommendations on how a landscape approach can contribute to positive overall outcomes for agriculture, forestry and ecosystem services provision.

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