Land represents an important resource for the economic life of a majority of people in the world. The way people handle and use land resources impacts their soc

This book reconciles competing and sometimes contradictory forms of land use, while also promoting sustainable land use options. It highlights land use planning

Land is the integrating component of all livelihoods depending on farm, forest, rangeland, or water (rivers, lakes, coastal marine) habitats. Due to varying pol

Foreword. Nature and scope. Overview of the planning process. Steps in land-use planning. Methods and sources.

This book is a major contribution to the debate on future land development strategies, as well as helping to supporting land use decision making at all levels.