Land degradation and desertification processes represent a serious problem in many Italian regions, as in the north-western part of Sardinia where urbanization, overgrazing and fires have induced environmental degradation and rapid land-use change, thus altering entire landscapes. In semi-arid and arid environments, in particular, where fragile ecosystems are dominant, land cover and landscape change often reflects the most significant impact on the environment due to human activity. This book provides a test of a landscape approach in areas prone to desertification, where this kind...