Transfer of agricultural land promoting the economic growth in the environment affected by anthropogenic processes

Abstract

Land is a highly important component of the ecosystem determining the existence and variation of other natural resources. Most commonly land is used for urbanization and agricultural development. Either of the said human activity is identified as an anthropogenic impact on natural environment. In order to reduce the negative human impact on the environment, but to promote economic and social development, international political agreements are signed in pursuance of the creation of sustainable development conceptions. The real estate market is an important integral part of the state economy and this market reflects the visible impact of anthropogenic factors and the need of sustainable development. The scientific article aims at examining the agricultural land market in administrative territories of Lithuanian cities and at assessing the legal regulation of the land market in practice. The study revealed that in the areas of Lithuanian cities there is a significant amount of agricultural land, therefore the appropriate transfer of such land can stimulate the economic growth. The investigation showed that it is reasonable to distinguish different regulation measures of agricultural land market for urban areas and for rural areas.