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In this opening address three issues are discussed: (a) developments in rural areas with emphasis on The Netherlands and the competition for space in present and future land uses, (b) the role of science and knowledge transfer for the Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries in the policy process, and (c) the significance of scenario studies to the Ministry as powerful instruments to help to make choices regarding long-term strategies.

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van der Lely, G., Scheele, M., Meester, G. (1995). Scenarios and rural policy. In: Schoute, J.F.T., Finke, P.A., Veeneklaas, F.R., Wolfert, H.P. (eds) Scenario Studies for the Rural Environment. Environment & Policy, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0441-8_5

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