Emerging gaps in research on agricultural landscapes

Abstract

This article is dedicated to Professor Hans Renes who retired after 40 years of continuous research on cultural landscapes as historical geographer in the service of the landscape. Starting with his precious teachings and valuable contribution in this field of studies and from EUCALAND’s (see below) collective scientific experience, the authors of this cooperative article reflect on emerging gaps in research about European agricultural landscapes (EALs), finishing with highlighting emerging gaps. The authors will summarise a part of Hans Renes’ research with a special focus on agricultural landscapes. In line with his scientific life work, he also was, since the beginning, the president of the Institute for Research on European Agricultural Landscapes e.V. (EUCALAND).