There are various factors that determine that a territorial space cannot be exploited, and therefore is considered idle land.

From a social point of view, ownership and access to land have historically been issues of power. The ecofeminist perspective highlights that the dispossession of idle lands disproportionately affects rural women, who often depend on these lands for subsistence activities. Furthermore, patriarchal structures have limited women's access to resources and decision-making in land management. This results in the feminization of poverty, where women bear a disproportionate burden due to dependence on an agricultural system that does not provide them with the means necessary to prosper.[6]​.

Ecofeminism criticizes the state's position by not considering the care economies supported by women in rural communities, who are often responsible for family well-being and the management of natural resources such as water and soil. However, their roles are marginalized in agrarian policies dominated by economic interests that prioritize land exploitation over environmental sustainability.[7]​.

The solution to the problems of idle land lies not simply in intensive exploitation, but in a balanced relationship with the natural environment. This approach promotes agroecology and the traditional knowledge of rural women, who have cultivated an intimate understanding of natural cycles and sustainable soil management. Vernacular practices and the use of non-invasive technologies could reverse environmental damage and ensure long-term sustainability.[7]​[8]​.

An example of urban idle land with a positive impact is the study carried out in Texcoco "Texcoco (municipality)"), Mexico, where 84 viable idle spaces were identified to become green areas. These lands, which currently represent 13.42% of the city, could contribute to significantly increasing the green space available per inhabitant. This transformation would not only support ecological sustainability, but would also respond to the community's interest in improving its urban environment through the creation of areas for recreation and environmental conservation.[5]​.

Despite the economic and political challenges to carry out these changes, the initiative to take advantage of these lands could allow Texcoco to have a greater number of green areas, dedicated to recreation and conservation, instead of allocating them to urban or industrial developments. By reducing the city's ecological footprint, these green areas would facilitate inhabitants' contact with nature and improve the quality of urban life.

In this context, the spaces in Texcoco are proposed as green areas without the pressure of being productive, which generates a positive environmental and social impact. The study of these lands shows that leaving the land at rest contributes to soil regeneration and urban biodiversity, without the damage that intensive production practices usually cause. As they are not used for agricultural or industrial activities, these lands act as urban ecological reserves, which absorb CO2, regulate temperature and promote the conservation of local species.

There are various factors that determine that a territorial space cannot be exploited, and therefore is considered idle land.

From a social point of view, ownership and access to land have historically been issues of power. The ecofeminist perspective highlights that the dispossession of idle lands disproportionately affects rural women, who often depend on these lands for subsistence activities. Furthermore, patriarchal structures have limited women's access to resources and decision-making in land management. This results in the feminization of poverty, where women bear a disproportionate burden due to dependence on an agricultural system that does not provide them with the means necessary to prosper.[6]​.

Ecofeminism criticizes the state's position by not considering the care economies supported by women in rural communities, who are often responsible for family well-being and the management of natural resources such as water and soil. However, their roles are marginalized in agrarian policies dominated by economic interests that prioritize land exploitation over environmental sustainability.[7]​.

The solution to the problems of idle land lies not simply in intensive exploitation, but in a balanced relationship with the natural environment. This approach promotes agroecology and the traditional knowledge of rural women, who have cultivated an intimate understanding of natural cycles and sustainable soil management. Vernacular practices and the use of non-invasive technologies could reverse environmental damage and ensure long-term sustainability.[7]​[8]​.

An example of urban idle land with a positive impact is the study carried out in Texcoco "Texcoco (municipality)"), Mexico, where 84 viable idle spaces were identified to become green areas. These lands, which currently represent 13.42% of the city, could contribute to significantly increasing the green space available per inhabitant. This transformation would not only support ecological sustainability, but would also respond to the community's interest in improving its urban environment through the creation of areas for recreation and environmental conservation.[5]​.

Despite the economic and political challenges to carry out these changes, the initiative to take advantage of these lands could allow Texcoco to have a greater number of green areas, dedicated to recreation and conservation, instead of allocating them to urban or industrial developments. By reducing the city's ecological footprint, these green areas would facilitate inhabitants' contact with nature and improve the quality of urban life.

In this context, the spaces in Texcoco are proposed as green areas without the pressure of being productive, which generates a positive environmental and social impact. The study of these lands shows that leaving the land at rest contributes to soil regeneration and urban biodiversity, without the damage that intensive production practices usually cause. As they are not used for agricultural or industrial activities, these lands act as urban ecological reserves, which absorb CO2, regulate temperature and promote the conservation of local species.