Land Suitability Evaluation Using GIS and Remote Sensing Technology: Dominantly growing Cereal Crops in Lechedima Watershed - Couverture souple

Mengist, Mazengia; Tadesse, Nigus

 
9783639371901: Land Suitability Evaluation Using GIS and Remote Sensing Technology: Dominantly growing Cereal Crops in Lechedima Watershed
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ISBN 10 : 3639371909 ISBN 13 : 9783639371901
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

In Ethiopian about 85% of the population has been supported by agricultural economy. However, crop production is becoming a risky business in the country in general and in the study area in particular. This study deals with land suitability evaluation of Lenche Dima Watershed by using maximum limitation system for the selected major rainfed cereal crops. Land mapping units were produced by overlaying LULC, soil, elevation and slope maps as well as climatic databases by using ArcInfo GIS 9.2 version; and suitability maps (S1, S2, S3 and N) for dominantly growing crops have been generated by matching the biophysical characteristics with crop requirements. Hence, the main challenging impediments with respect to land use planning and land resource management for sustainable use of the resources are clearly identified in this work. Therefore, the analysis is mainly essential for land use planners, natural resource managers, government officials and research institutions as well as for local farmers to achieve sustainable agriculture.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In Ethiopian about 85% of the population has been supported by agricultural economy. However, crop production is becoming a risky business in the country in general and in the study area in particular. This study deals with land suitability evaluation of Lenche Dima Watershed by using maximum limitation system for the selected major rainfed cereal crops. Land mapping units were produced by overlaying LULC, soil, elevation and slope maps as well as climatic databases by using ArcInfo GIS 9.2 version; and suitability maps (S1, S2, S3 and N) for dominantly growing crops have been generated by matching the biophysical characteristics with crop requirements. Hence, the main challenging impediments with respect to land use planning and land resource management for sustainable use of the resources are clearly identified in this work. Therefore, the analysis is mainly essential for land use planners, natural resource managers, government officials and research institutions as well as for local farmers to achieve sustainable agriculture.

Biographie de l'auteur

Mazengia Mengist Zeleke: has MA in Geography and Environmental Studies from Bahir Dar University and currently he is a coordinator of EMIS Planning and Resource Mobilization Managerial Supportive Process of North Wollo Zone Education Department, Woldia,Ethiopia.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639371909
ISBN 13 
9783639371901
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
92
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Personne responsable
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