ANALYSES OF THE FARMLAND LOSSES IN CHINA:1986-1995
中国耕地数量下降之剖析：1986—1995年

This paper contrasts and analyses a dramatic loss of farmland in China during her post reform economic booming period of 1986-1995 from different data sources, and examines the formation of farmland losses. It is found that adjustment of agricultural structure, non agricultural constructions and natural hazards have played a main role in decreasing the gross quantity of farmland. The findings suggest the countermeasures of strengthening land use control, etc.