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GIS in land use management  

Definition

  • Land use refers to the various ways in which land may be employed for human or other activities. Inventorying, classifying, and analyzing land resources and their use have always been important themes in applied geographical research, with significant implications for urban, rural, and regional planning activities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; GIS in Land use Management]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SG80XDRS-C

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