Routledge Agricultural Land Use and Natural Gas Extraction Book

This scholarly work explores the complex tensions between onshore unconventional gas operations and agricultural land use. From a global socio-legal perspective, the text examines the regulatory paradox created when gas extraction is legally classified as a temporary activity despite its long-term impacts on the landscape. While the unconventional gas industry contributes to national wealth, energy security, and export growth, it often presents significant challenges for agriculturalists. This book analyzes how these activities can disadvantage farming communities and the land they rely on. It provides a deep look into the legal principles governing exploration and extraction processes. Part of the Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management series, this publication is a vital resource for those studying environmental and natural resources law. It offers a detailed examination of how energy production and food security interests collide in modern regulatory frameworks.