artificialized
Artificialized is an adjective describing something that has been produced, modified, or shaped by human activity rather than occurring in nature. The term emphasizes the alteration of intrinsic natural properties through design, manufacture, or deliberate intervention, and it is often used in environmental science, geography, and related planning disciplines.
In ecology and land-use planning, artificialization refers to the transformation of natural or semi-natural land into
Common forms include the construction of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure; conversion of forests, wetlands, or
The effects of artificialization can include habitat fragmentation, reduced biodiversity, altered rainfall infiltration and runoff, heat
The term is widely used in Europe, especially in discussions of land management and soil policy, with