Challenges for the protection of agricultural land from settlement extension at the municipal level in Kosovo

Based on the importance of agricultural land for mankind, and taking into consideration the permanent risks that threaten this precious resource, through this article we will try to contribute to rational land use, identification of risks and taking preventive measures to alleviate this problem at municipality level. A considerable number of settlements lie along flat areas, even including the urban centers whose expansion are done in an uncontrolled manner, always towards high fertility agricultural soil. Therefore, the reduction and degradation of agricultural land by uncontrolled construction and expansion of settlements is a concern that requires proper treatment. Also, the erosion process is a continuous enemy of lands, which requires proper treatment, but also a challenge for protecting this irreplaceable resource.