Land Suitability Research Articles

Land Evaluation for Cassava Cultivation in Southern Slope of Mount Merapi: Case Study in Palemsari Hamlet, Umbulharjo Village (Cangkringan, Sleman)

Palemsari Hamlet (Umbulharjo Village, Cangkringan District, Sleman Regency) is one of areas located in Southern Slope of Mt. Merapi, which was directly affected by the eruption cycle of Mt. Merapi. The aftereffect of 2010 eruption had reduced land productivity, making it less suitable for crop cultivation. Therefore, this study was aimed to re-evaluate the land suitability of Palemsari Hamlet, particularly for cassava cultivation, after 10 years of eruption. This study was carried out from June – November 2021 in Palemsari Hamlet. Physiographic conditions and soil properties were observed through survey. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and spatially to determine the characteristics through a series of laboratory analysis. This data was used to determine the class of land suitability. Results showed that the land suitability in PalemsariHamlet was considered as moderately suitable (S2) for cassava cultivation. This area was found to have less suitable soil texture due to the high percentage of sand fraction. According to this result, the soil condition in Palemsari Hamlet is potential to be used for cassava cultivation with the support of organic matter application to improve its physical properties. This recommendation could be beneficial for the future land use planning in the affected areas of Mt. Merapi eruption.

Land Resource-Based Cocoa Development Potential in North Luwu District, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Developing crops based on land resources is necessary for increasing cocoa production. This study aims to analyze the potential for developing cocoa based on information on land resources in the form of characteristics and land distribution in the North Luwu District. The distribution of cocoa was interpreted using onscreen satellite imagery. Land suitability data were compiled by matching land characteristics with the Cocoa Land Suitability Criteria. The potential availability of land and directions for crop development were determined based on the overlay results of land suitability classes with land-use maps and area status. Based on this study, the North Luwu District is part of an active tectonic region and has eight soil types: alluvial, regiosol, renzina, kambisol, gleisol, podsolik, mediteran, and oxisol. The land suitability class for cocoa plants was marginally suitable. The total land area that has the potential to develop cocoa plants is 68,804 ha, with the diversification and extensification of the two development patterns. North Luwu District has the potential to develop cocoa plantations with several appropriate agricultural technology efforts to support the increased production and quality of cocoa plants.

Topography and land suitability analysis in the integrated waste management site building (IWMB) at the University of Lampung

Slope class maps are products resulting from the topographical analysis process. The results of this topographical analysis can also be used as a basis for land suitability analysis, supported by land cover maps and indicative maps of built and undeveloped areas. The Integrated Waste Management Site Building (IWMB) at the University of Lampung was used as an AoI (Area of Interest) or a study area for making land suitability maps. The AoI in the Unila campus area was 4.11 hectares. This study aims to explore the capabilities of drones as a complementary vehicle for field survey data to find out topographical data and to analyze spatial suitability plans. The method used in this research was an interpretation of aerial photographs and analysis using the ArcGIS application. From the slope class analysis results, the research location is included in the flat class category to be safe for all buildings (0-8%). For classification in spatial suitability analysis, the area is divided into 8 development plans to provide sustainable green open spaces in the campus area. Based on the research results, information was found that drone technology can assist visual interpretation in an area’s development plan.

The inconsistency of land use along the 10 m river buffer of East Kalibaru, Jakarta

The East Kalibaru River extends from Depok/South Jakarta to northern Jakarta. Visually, the riverbank is crowded with settlements, even though the Ministerial Regulation of Public Works and Housing Number 28 Years 2015 has regulated the River Boundary Line, where rivers must have a 10 m wide buffer zone. This study aims to reveal the inconsistency of land use along the 10 m river buffer of East Kalibaru using a quantitative and qualitative descriptive approach using spatial data, river hydrology, and river water quality status for the analysis process. The river was categorized into three segments (upstream, midstream, and downstream). Using ArcGIS, delineation was carried out along the 10 m river buffer of East Kalibaru and then overlaid with land use data, resulting in land use type suitability. Land use suitability was evaluated by calculating the percentage of land area based on compliance with the regulations. The inconsistency of land use along the 10 m river buffer of East Kalibaru amounted to 46.25% (26.21 ha). The most significant land use inconsistency occurred in the midstream segment (68.24% or 13.23 ha), whereas the best was found in the downstream segment (26.54% or 4.36 ha). Residential and office & trade land use types dominate the inconsistency of land use. Residential areas are mainly found in the midstream segment, with an area reaching 47.42% or 9.19 ha. The government should gradually be disciplined the 46.25% inconsistent area because the river buffers must have 100% suitable land use to optimize the function of the river boundary.

Vertical Distribution of Available Plant Nutrients in Soils of Mid-Central Tableland Agro-climatic Zone of Odisha, India

Study on the vertical distribution of plant nutrients is very essential for improving crop production and productivity rather than studying the nutrient characteristics of the surface soil only. It is because many plants absorb nutrients from the subsoil. Moreover, the vertical distribution of nutrients is much more complex because of the many simultaneous processes going on in the soils such as recycling of the plant residues, leaching of nutrients, and weathering of parent materials. In this context, two pedons located in pedons in two different land types(upland and low land) of Dhenkanal district of the Mid-Central Tableland argo-climatic zone of Odisha were selected for studying the depth-wise vertical distribution of plant nutrients. Genetic horizon-wise soil samples were collected, processed, and analyzed for different soil properties viz., textural class (sand, silt, clay), pH, electrical conductivity (EC), soil organic carbon (SOC), available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulfur (S) and boron (B) content. The results indicated that there was a gradual decrease in the concentration of SOC, available N, P and S with soil depth. Whereas soil reaction (pH), EC and available K content increased with soil depth. Therefore, surface soils were observed to be more fertile but acidic, whereas the sub-soils were of higher pH. The findings of this study will be helpful for the scientific as well as the farming community for suggesting and uptaking suitable crop and land use plans for sustainable agricultural and land use management.

Mapping of Energy Needs and Biofuel Producing Potential in the Mamasa Watershed, Indonesia

Upper-middle, and high-income countries continue to experience an increase in population, this is followed by an increase not only in food needs but also in energy needs. However, on the other hand, the decline in environmental quality continues to occur, such as a decrease in air and water quality and an increase in critical land. The area that needs attention is the Mamasa watershed ecosystem, the upstream area of the Saddang watershed, a priority watershed for restoration in Indonesia. Supposedly, the Mamasa Watershed should be a protected area, but currently, there are many activities marked by the existence of the center of the Mamasa capital. This study aims to map the community’s energy needs and analyze the potential for alternative fuels in the Mamasa watershed which are expected to be considered for the management of the Mamasa watershed based on the development of alternative energy sources in the future. The research method was carried out using a geographic information system (GIS) supplemented by surveys and literature studies. The survey was conducted through direct interviews with the community to identify the source and quantity of energy, and to analyze its relationship with the socio-economic characteristics of the community using chi-square. Furthermore, analysis of land suitability to identify the potential and directions for biofuel cultivation. The results showed that people in the Mamasa watershed still predominantly use firewood as an energy source. The chi-square test results show a significant relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and their level of energy consumption, except for the number of dependents. The middle and downstream parts of the Mamasa watershed are potential locations for Nyamplung development. As for the middle section, there is potential for Kemiri Sunan, which can meet the community’s need for firewood and has the potential to rehabilitate critical land in the Mamasa watershed.

Assessment of the potential of organic land for food crops and horticulture in the tropical areas to support SDGS

Directives for commodity development must take into account ideal land use. Land degradation will result from poor land management practices that go beyond the land’s carrying capacity. territory use planning for the growth of certain commodities is part of the direction of commodity development in a territory. The matching technique and the scoring method are the two main approaches that are typically used to evaluate land capabilities. The matching approach compares and matches land features with criteria for the land capacity classes to determine potential in each specific unit using tabular analytic techniques. The criteria for land suitability classes for food crops, namely rice, and horticulture crops, specifically snakefruit, were matched with climate data, data from observations in the field (physical environmental conditions), and data from laboratory study. The value of the Lumajang Regency’s land potential index was calculated and ranged from potential class II (high) to potential class V (extremely low). Potential class IV (low) covers an area of 21,852.20 ha or 12%, class V (very low) area of 883.13 ha, and class II (height) covers an area of 30,318.18 ha or 17% of the entire area of Lumajang Regency. Potential class III (middle) is the biggest class, encompassing 128,090.41 hectares or 70%. The Padang and Sumbersuko sub-districts include the majority of the potential class II regions, while Randuagung, Klakah, Kedungjajang, Gucialit, Senduro, Pasrujambe, Sukodono, and Pasirian sub-districts have part of the remaining class II areas.

Evaluating the Suitability of the Lands of the Al-Tarrah Project for Irrigating the Cultivation of Wheat Crop

Due to the importance of the desert areas and the vastness of their area and for the purpose of expanding the possibility of investing them agriculturally, this study was carried out in Altarrah project in Anbar governarate in order to evaluate the land suitability for irrigating the cultivation of wheat crop the study area located between 358000-366000 E and 3712000-371700 N. the results indicated that the climate index reached (85.3), which indicates the suitability of the climate for wheat cultivation. The suitable class of the lands of the region were distributed to the two classes N1, which included pedons (P1, P2, P5, P7, P8) and class S3, which included pedons (P6, P4, P3). The limitation factor for wheat cultivation was the gypsum and soil texture.

Analisis Potensi dan Strategi Pengembangan Di Kawasan Mangrove Center Bengkak Kecamatan Wongsorejo Banyuwangi sebagai Daerah Ekowisata

Ecotourism is one of the special tours where these activities pay attention to the environment and strongly support responsible tourism. Ecotourism is an environmental services in mangrove area of Bengkak Village, Wongsorejo District, are one of the unexploited natural resource potentials. The research aim to examine Mangrove ecosystem’s potential as an ecotourism destination and to establish a development strategy for Mangrove Center Bengkak. This research took place in the Mangrove Center Bengkak, Wongsorejo District, Banyuangi Regency, between February and April 2020. The descriptive exploratory survey method enable in this research, which included both primary data and secondary data. The interview method us in the research a list of questions (questionnaire) aimed at tourists, surrounding communities and managements. The data obtained were analyzed land suitability, area carrying capacity, implementation of the concepts of ecotourism and SWOT analysis. The result of the suitability analysis show that the Mangrove Center Bengkak, with a Tourism Suitability Index of 67 percent, is suitable to be used as an ecotourism area. Tourism activities in the Mangrove Center Bengkak area also have carrying capacity of 167 people per day. Mangrove Center Bengkak has implemented the principle of ecotourism. However, the application of these principles has not yet implemented properly. Its needs a lot improvement. The conclusion of this study is Mangrove Center Bengkak area has the potential for ecotourism development.

EVALUASI KESESUAIAN LAHAN UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN PETERNAKAN PUSAT PERBIBITAN TANDOS DESA BUMI BERINGIN KECAMATAN LUWUK UTARA

This research aims to determine the land suitability analysis of elephant grass, setaria and legume groups, and knowledge of potential land suitability and improvement efforts. The method used is the matching method to obtain results from land suitability evaluation, land characteristics and quality data with land suitability criteria for elephant grass plants (Pennisetum purpureum SCHUM.), setaria plants (setaria sphacelata), and legume group plants. The research results obtained were at point 1 with marginal criteria (S3, war). Next, point 2 and point 4 get marginal criteria (S3, nr,na), and point 3 gets marginal criteria (S3,wa,na,na). This is due to several limiting factors at the research location, namely, drainage, wet saturation, and N-Total and K2O which are classified as very low (SR). Efforts to improve the land include improving the drainage system, such as constructing drainage channels, liming and applying fertilizer to the land of the Tandos Nursery Center with a medium to high level of tillage. so that based on these improvement efforts, potential land suitability for elephant grass, setaria and legume groups is obtained at points 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the land of the Tandos Nursery Center, Bumi Beringin Village, North Luwuk District, namely at points 1 and 3 of the S1 criteria ( very suitable) at points 2 and 4 with criteria S1 (very suitable).

Study On The Availability Of Public Green Open Space Using Geographic Information System Data On Public Green Open Space In The City Of Tebing Tinggi

Based on Spatial Planning Law No. 26 of 2007 concerning Spatial Planning, Article 29 states that the proportion of public green open space is 20% of the city area. In Tebing Tinggi City, based on the 2013-2033 RTRW of Tebing Tinggi City, it is stated that Public RTH covers an area of ​​approximately 72.49 Ha or 1.89% of the city area, which means it is not in accordance with the mandate of Spatial Planning Law No. 26 2007 concerning Spatial Planning. This research was conducted to assess the availability of existing public green open space in Tebing Tinggi City based on image interpretation techniques, spatial distribution, the area of ​​existing public green open space, the service radius of existing public green open space, and the suitability of existing public green open space land. This type of research uses quantitative research and uses spatial analysis techniques. The results identified as many as 60 public green open spaces in Tebing Tinggi City with an accuracy score of 86.36%, which means that the interpretation is considered correct because the spatial distribution pattern of public green open spaces in Tebing Tinggi City is random because the distribution of public green open spaces is not evenly distributed in all sub-districts in Tebing Tinggi City. From the results of the spatial distribution pattern, digitization was then carried out with the result that the total public open space area was 105.27 Ha, which was dominated by the burial area of ​​59.67 Ha or 57.07%. Then, based on each area of ​​green open space obtained, a topological classification of public green open space is carried out, consisting of 7 typologies of green open space, namely City Forest, City Park, District Park, Village Park, RW Park, RT Park, Cemetery and Green Belt, which is then analyzed. Service radius. As a result, it is known that the City of Tebing Tinggi has not been served optimally by public green open space because there is not yet one type of public green open space typology that is capable of serving the city of Tebing Tinggi based on buffer analysis carried out using ArcGis. The only public green open space whose service radius almost covers the city of Tebing Tinggi is the cemetery whose existing existence is capable of serving 99.19 percent of the area of ​​the city of Tebing Tinggi. Finally, a land suitability analysis was carried out between the existing public green open space and the Tebing Tinggi City RTRW for 2013-2033 which resulted in land suitability of 79.92%. Meanwhile, the remaining 20.08% was designated for areas that were not public green open space.

Assessment of the solar energy–agriculture–water nexus in the expanding solar energy industry of India: An initiative for sustainable resource management

The rapid expansion of solar energy in India poses challenges in the context of cropland encroachment and water-resource scarcity. To help address these challenges, we used open access satellite observations and GIS technologies over Earth Engine platform to devise the Solar Panel Index (SPI) for efficient detection of solar farms, achieving a Land use/Land cover classification accuracy of 89 %. We have used cropland, water availability, power grid and land surface temperature data-sets for generation of land suitability map. Sentinel-2 data-sets along with SPI were used to develop solar farm locations and their estimated installed capacity within the study area. The outcomes from the study depicted that over 40 % of all solar farms in the country are located on agricultural land, with the highest seen in Karnataka (73.55 %) followed by Tamil Nadu (68.81 %). Furthermore, high installed capacity coincides with low groundwater depths, exacerbating local water strain. Madhya Pradesh was found to have almost no power plant located within 5 km of surface water bodies. Our findings emphasize the significance of the solar-agriculture-water (SAW) nexus for sustainable development. Using high-resolution Land Suitability Map (LSM) as a decision-making criteria for allocating land for power generation reveals that Rajasthan holds the highest potential for solar energy installation. Our integrated approach considering the interplay between solar-energy production, agriculture, and water-resource management contributes to the sustainable growth of the solar-energy sector and regional development.

Geospatial investigation of site suitability for ecotourism development using AHP and GIS techniques in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka state, India

The study aimed to spatially examine the viability and site suitability of ecotourism in the Uttara Kannada district, India. Karnataka is a fantastic destination for a variety of travel and has a lot of potentials to promote ecotourism, which has acquired popularity in recent years. Ecotourism is important to the conservation and safeguarding of biodiversity. Consequently, the current research aims to find potential ecotourism areas in the Uttara Kannada district, utilizing the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and Geographical Information System-Remote sensing (GIS-RS) methodologies. The study is based on the application of GIS-RS factors for landscape naturalness, climatic features, accessibility parameters, topographic attributes, protected and reserved regions, and natural attractiveness in the GIS platform via a weighted overlay method. To analyze and appraise the ecotourism potential in the study area, the research uses satellite and weighted overlays of auxiliary data from AHP. As an outcome, 53.54 % of the highly suitable land was found over the forest regions and finally, the Unsuitable regions were mainly indicated over the miscellaneous area (47.46 %). The majority of the most suitable ecotourism sites that fall under category S1 are located in the Taluks like Joida (27 %) and Karwar (15 %). The outcome of this paper as expected is that very high and moderately suitable regions were initiated in the forest region. The study's findings and methodology will be useful to decision-makers and planners.

Assessing Feasibility and Sustainability against Corn Commodities in Muna Areas, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Comprehensive Analysis

Background: Muna area has the potential for corn production. This study aims to analyze the feasibility and sustainability of corn commodities in the Muna area. Methods: Data obtained by focus group discussion with the World Café format. Through multidimensional scaling, data analysis was performed by the multi-criteria decision-making and the modified rapid appraisal for fisheries ordinance technique in RAP_CROPS. Result: The feasibility analysis shows that the corn commodity fulfills the following criteria: (i) A primary commodity in the Muna area; (ii) Suitable land for corn development; (iii) Feasible financial; (iv) Socio-culturally feasible, (v) policy support. The results showed that the economic and institutional dimensions have enough sustainable status, the ecological size has a continuous category and the technological and socio-cultural dimensions have less sustainable.Background: Muna area has the potential for corn production. This study aims to analyze the feasibility and sustainability of corn commodities in the Muna area. Methods: Data obtained by focus group discussion with the World Café format. Through multidimensional scaling, data analysis was performed by the multi-criteria decision-making and the modified rapid appraisal for fisheries ordinance technique in RAP_CROPS.

PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN THE REZEKNE SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

Purpose and aim of the study: The present research aims to identify and analyse problems and opportunities for the business environment in the Rezekne Special Economic Zone.Design / Methodology / Approach: The research employed the following methods: descriptive and graphic, analysis, an expert survey, as well as SNW (strengths, neutrals and weaknesses) analysis and the SNW typological index. Main Findings: The most important problems for the business environment in the Rezekne SEZ, which, according to the experts, were as follows: a lack of suitable land plots and buildings for starting production; a lack of qualified labour; rare and poor communication between Rezekne SEZ businesspersons (etc.), as well as opportunities such as additional tax relief for companies from the Rezekne SEZ; additional advantageous criteria for national, EU, ALTUM etc. project evaluation for businesses having Rezekne SEZ company status; opportunities for cooperation with Rezekne Academy of Technologies (etc.).Originality: Based on an expert survey, an SNW analysis and the SNW typological index, the research identified the most important problems for the business environment in the Rezekne SEZ.Implications: An analysis of the situation in Rezekne city and Rezekne municipality regarding the national business environment reveals regional differences, which makes it necessary to perform an analysis of the business environment in the Rezekne SEZ in order to identify the main problems that hinder the creation of a favourable.

AGRICULTURAL LAND AND FORESTRY ZONATION AS DISASTER MITIGATION EFFORTS TO DAS KAONISIK DISTRICT, DISTRICT TINGGIMONCONG GOWA

Determination of land for the development of agricultural and forestry crops important to know as mitigation in the watershed Kaonisik Tinggimoncong Gowa district in South Sulawesi. Based on land suitability and productivity data supporting the use of land for agriculture and forestry crops on some land units. Land suitability classes determined by laboratory and field test results on a number of land characteristics that are matched to the criteria of the guidelines to grow plants with CSR/FAO staff (1983). Land mapping unit is the smallest unit that is used as the evaluation unit, obtained through remote sensing interpretation, analysis, topographical maps, geological maps, soil maps, land use, slope and soil, passed penampalan (overlay) to acquire land units map. The results showed that: 1) land suitability classes for agricultural crops; corresponding marginal (S3) 12 land units: 1450 ha (38.5%), does not match the current (N1) 1 unit area: 80.5 ha (2.2%), and not suitable permanent (N2) 11 land units: 2094 ha (59.3%). The limiting factor is the dominant medium roots (r), nutrients available (n), and terrain (s), while for forest plants: as marginal (S3) 8 units of land: 952 ha (24.9%), it is not appropriate at this time (N1) 6 unit of land: 644 ha (17.7%), not suitable permanent (N2) 10 land units: 2029 ha (57.4%). The limiting factor is the dominant medium roots (r). 2) Agihan sub-class of land suitability potential (S3rns) for the coffee plant in the village of Jonjo, Baliti, Majannang, Borong Bulo, Laloasa, Bangkitonro, Bontopanno, Gallang, with an area of 1450.5 ha Pattiro (38.5%), according to the plant sengon marginal (S3ns) Majannang village, Borong Bulo, Jonjo, Laloasa, Tonrokombang, and Manimbahoi with an area 952 ha (24.9%).

Land suitability assessment for rapeseed potential cultivation in upper Tigris basin of Turkiye comparing fuzzy and boolean logic

Assessment of land suitability is a prerequisite for the conservation and maintenance of land productivity and the improvement of land use and management systems. This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covers 3737 km2 of land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The weights of topography, soil and climate factors in AHP were determined by expert opinions and the information in related literature. They were included in the whole process, mainly membership functions and rule base stages in the MFIS. The highest weighted factor was slope (0.264), followed by altitude (0.121), annual average temperature (0.114) and soil texture (0.112). The MFIS-based land suitability assessment indicated that the proportions of moderately (S2), marginally (S3) and currently not suitable (N1) land classes in the study area were 71.35%, 18.75% and 9.9%, respectively. The AHP results showed that 98.94% of the land was S3, and 1.06% was N1. The compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in N1 land units was 96.05%, while the agreement for S2 and S3 land classes was not sufficiently high. The suitability of rapeseed cultivation has been more sensitively assessed by the fuzzy continuous classification obtained by the MFIS method.

Land use spatial optimization for city clusters under changing climate and socioeconomic conditions: A perspective on the land-water-energy-carbon nexus

Unbalanced land use development has resulted in water scarcity, high energy consumption, and a significant increase in carbon emissions. Complex and changing environments make it more difficult to manage land use sustainably. This study constructed a variety of future change scenarios coupling climate and socioeconomic development and developed a multidimensional land use spatial optimization (LUSO) model linked with water-energy-carbon. The model is solved using a nondominated sorting genetic algorithm-III (NSGA-Ⅲ) coupled with the information feedback model (IFM). The advantages of this framework include: (1) LUSO based on the clarification of the interactions between different land use types and water-energy-carbon; (2) trade-offs between dimensions are considered to achieve coordinated multidimensional development of the economy, resources, environment, and spatial conversion; and (3) a spatial optimization pattern of land use in response to climate change and socioeconomic development changes can be obtained. The model framework is applied to the Mid-Yangtze River City Cluster for empirical analysis. The results show that socioeconomic development can lead to rapid changes in land use patterns, especially in cultivated and construction land. By 2030, the optimized land use pattern under the intermediate route model is the most suitable land use scenario for the region to achieve sustainable development. Under this scenario, the area of construction land increased by 22.09%, the area of cultivated land decreased by 2.2%, the economic output increased by 76,678.31 (1012 yuan), and the carbon emissions increased by only 5677.79 (107 kg), with an overall sustainability level of 0.85. This study can provide decision-makers with sustainable land resource management options that can respond to changing environments and achieve multidimensional synergistic development.

Urban land suitability analysis using geospatial techniques and combined weighting approach in Gabes zone, Southeastern Tunisia

Urban Land Suitability analysis is necessary in any development project in order to ensure rational urban planning and sustainable development. In this study, a novel approach based on GIS and Combined Weighting method were used to construct a reasonable assessment model and calculate the Urban Land Suitability Index (ULSI) of Gabes area (Southeastern Tunisia). Seven conditional factors were selected: flooding susceptibility, Lithology, Topography, Seismotectonic, Water table depth, Swelling soils, Soils Aggressivity and the thematic layers were prepared in ArcMap_GIS. The resultant model following combination of the geo-spatial (GIS) and geostatistical (CRITIC-ANP) modeling show that this region is subdivided into four analyzed zones in terms of geo-hazard susceptibility and foundation excavation: flooding risk area; settlement risk zone; collapse risk area and subsidence risk zone. The ULSI is equal to 3.5. The accuracy degree of the achieved model was validated by ROC-AUC curve, it’s is around 78.4%. The ULS model developed enable assured a the assessed thorough and can well reflect an urban land suitability. The results achieved in this study assured planners, engineers, decision-makers and authorities assured a good risk prediction and management plan, could, thus, be facilitate decision-making and can serve as a guideline for all future urban planning projects in this region.

Land Suitability and Capability Analysis for Sustainable Allocation of Agricultural Crops and Natural Plants, Northwest Jordan

Land Suitability and Capability Analysis for Sustainable Allocation of Agricultural Crops and Natural Plants, Northwest Jordan