Spatial Model for Appropriate Land use in Accordance with Environmental Capacities of Coastal Areas (Case Study: Bandar Abbas Coastline, Iran)

Subject Areas : Journal of Radar and Optical Remote Sensing and GIS

Mehdi Farmahini Farahani ¹ , Amir Hossein Javid ² , Zahra Azizi ³ , Hamidreza Ghaffarzadeh ⁴ , Sara Nahibi ⁵

1 - Ph.D. Student, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 - *. Assistant Professor, Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4 - Assistant professor, Department of Environmental Management, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
5 - Assistant professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Received: 2023-12-18 Accepted : 2024-01-08 Published : 2024-05-15

Keywords: Location, Land, Development, AHP, GIS,

Abstract :

Objective: The primary challenge in the development of land uses is pinpointing optimal locations that harmonize expansion with the preservation of protected and conservation areas.

Methods:  This study develops a precise methodology for determining suitable land uses in the coastal areas of Hormozgan province, Iran, using Geographical Information System (GIS) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
Results: The research focuses on identifying optimal locations for agriculture, industry, and aquaculture, integrating environmental, economic, and social criteria. Key factors like topography, soil characteristics, water availability, and socio-economic aspects were weighted using expert opinions to create a capability map. The results indicate that approximately 687,132.4 hectares are viable for developmental purposes, with industrial development showing the highest potential, followed by agriculture and aquaculture.

Conclusion: This study not only provides critical insights for sustainable land use in Bandar Abbas Coastline but also sets a framework applicable to similar coastal regions worldwide, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, multi-criteria planning in coastal land management. This research innovates by focusing on environmental, economic, and social factors for sustainable development.

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