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Exploring the Dual Role of Ecological Landscapes in the Rhine Basin for Spatial Memory and Sustainable Development Cover

Exploring the Dual Role of Ecological Landscapes in the Rhine Basin for Spatial Memory and Sustainable Development

By: Kexiu Liu  
Open Access
|Jul 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eces-2025-0014 | Journal eISSN: 2084-4549 | Journal ISSN: 1898-6196
Language: English
Page range: 273 - 297
Published on: Jul 17, 2025
Published by: Society of Ecological Chemistry and Engineering
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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