Analysis of Land Use Pattern for Tourism Management using GIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3446-3457
Author(s):  
T.D.C. Pushpakumara ◽  
◽  
W.M.S.K. Peris ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Strategic Commitment

Over the past few decades Sri Lankan tourism has been a story of untapped potential. The responsible parties have been unable to expand the footprint of tourism due to the lack of vision, coordinated planning and strategic commitment to the actions undertaken to accomplish a country's goal. Beyond question, the present tourism industry occupies an integral part of the economy of Sri Lanka. As a result, the negative impact of rapid and uncontrolled tourism development has become an inevitable critical issue. Regarding the indicated facts, this paper offers a remarkable aspect of tourism management defining proper land use patterns via GIS (Geographical Information Systems) for the identified tourism destinations in order to develop the tourism industry further on a both environmentally sustainable and economical platform. The study discusses the capabilities and shortcomings that are possible to encounter, brief description on GIS contribution and also the author's perspective relating to the future tourism strategic plan. Rooted in a GIS based analysis, the author anticipates to design a general framework to evaluate the proper land use systems as well as an infrastructure in effective transformation towards eco-tourism in Welipenna area through Bentota and Meegama river along with novel suggestions in conclusion.

scholarly journals SPATIAL CHANGES OF LAND USE PATTERN IN GUZELBAHCE DISTRICT (IZMIR)

2018 ◽  
Vol XLII-3/W4 ◽  
pp. 405-411
Author(s):  
N. S. Partigöç ◽  
Ç. Tarhan
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Spatial Organization ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Market Mechanisms ◽  
Land Use Decisions ◽  
Use Pattern

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The primary issues related the spatial organization of urban settlements are based on the development of density and land use decisions leading due to the market mechanisms. The current spatial land use pattern of cities have emerged depending various factors such as the migration movements increased rapidly from the 1950s, the rapid and uncontrolled urbanization, the pressures of rent directing the market mechanisms, etc. This urbanization process also has accompanied many problems as the insecure construction for disasters, dense and solid urban texture, various weaknesses or deficiencies of urban infrastructure. As a consequence of the evaluation for social facility areas (gaps in urban area, open and green areas, etc.) as “potential investment areas”, the loss of solid &amp;ndash; void ratio and dense built-environment have been experienced in urban centres and also urban development directions. The main aim of this study is to examine the spatial effects of land use decisions between the years of 2002 &amp;ndash; 2017 under the influence of the Law 6360 in terms of urban planning discipline. These spatial variations related land use pattern are determined using Google Earth and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). According to the results, it is clearly understood that current land use patterns in Guzelbahce district have changed significantly in 15-years period. The results of analyses related the case area which the urban sprawl has seen are discussed and a variety of policies have been developed.</p>

Environmental carrying capacity for sustainable shrimp farming.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Zakir Hossain ◽  
Nitin K. Tripathi ◽  
Michael J. Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Land Use Changes ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Creek Water

Abstract Aquaculture, particularly shrimp farming in the Kandaleru creek area, has shown spectacular growth within the last two decades. However, economic prosperity which was the driving force for shrimp farming expansion, has also had a significant negative impact on land use changes and creek water quality causing shrimp health hazards. Using a hypothesis that the discharge of shrimp farming effluents may have exceeded the carrying capacity (CC) of the creek water, the environmental CC of Kandaleru creek was assessed based on total nitrogen (TN) input. Remote sensing (RS) and image enhancement techniques integrated with geographical information systems (GIS) were applied to quantify and determine the changes in land use patterns in the creek area. GIS and a numeric model were used to compute the TN load in three different salinity zones to determine the CC status. The study revealed that exceeding the CC of the creek along with increasing shrimp farms, decreasing natural resources and changes in land use patterns.

scholarly journals Modeling enzootic raccoon rabies from land use patterns - Georgia (USA) 2006-2010

F1000Research ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Duke ◽  
Jesse D. Blanton ◽  
Melissa Ivey ◽  
Charles Rupprecht
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Evergreen Forest ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Rabies Vaccination

We analyzed how land-use patterns and changes in urbanization influence reported rabid raccoons in Georgia from 2006 - 2010.  Using Geographical Information Systems and rabies surveillance data, multivariate analysis was conducted on 15 land-use variables that included natural topography, agricultural development, and urbanization to model positive raccoon rabies cases while controlling for potential raccoon submission bias associated with higher human population densities.  Low intensity residential development was positively associated with reported rabid raccoons while a negative association was found with evergreen forest.  Evergreen forests may offer a barrier effect where resources are low and raccoon populations are not supported.  Areas with pure stands of upland evergreen forest might be utilized in baiting strategies for oral rabies vaccination programs where fewer or no baits may be needed.  Their use as a barrier should be considered carefully in a cost-effective strategy for oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs to contain the western spread of this important zoonotic disease.

Application of Geoinformation Technology to the Management of Community-Based Natural Resources for Tourism Development in Northern Tanzania

2022 ◽  
pp. 183-205
Author(s):  
Norbert John Ngowi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Natural Resources Management ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Critical Measure ◽  
Northern Tanzania

The approaches to natural resources management have evolved. Disparities in their adoption are likely to produce a long-lasting negative impact on the resources and the livelihood security of the community depending on them. The use of geoinformation by the local community is a critical measure to the sustainability of its resources. Nonetheless, the application of geoinformation technologies to the community-based natural resources for the tourism industry is highly unknown. This chapter reviewed the application of geoinformation technology to the management of community-based natural resources in the Pangani District of Northern Tanzania. It considers how geoinformation technology is used in the management of tourism activities for community development. Specifically, the chapter discusses community developments resulting from that as well as challenges associated with the use of geographical information systems and remote sensing technologies. The chapter concludes with key recommendations for improving those challenges.

scholarly journals SIMULASI PEMANFAATAN LAHAN BERDASARKAN PENDUGAAN EROSI TANAH: STUDI KASUS SUB DAS MOWEWE DI DAS KONAWEHA SULAWESI TENGGARA

PERENNIAL ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Miranda R. Malamassam ◽  
Sandra E. Pakasi
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Soil Loss ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Watershed Land Use ◽  
Great Responsibility

Sub watershed of Mowewe has been considered as important regions in South East Sulawesi because it takes a great responsibility as a water supplier in Konaweha watershed. Konaweha watershed is a source of irrigation and domestic water for Kolaka Regency, Konawe Regency, South Konawe Regency and Kendari Municipality which have been recently in a critical condition. For this reason, it should be well managed. This study was implemented with the aim of establishing model of land use in Mowewe sub watershed that can preserve the land and water resources. The method employs a system analysis with simulation technique by using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) model based on Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The result of the research revealed that the predicting soil erosion is 68,58 ton/ha/year, more than the Tolerable Soil Loss (TSL) value of 21,52 ton/ha/year. Therefore, restructuring of land use pattern should be done to improve the condition of the area to achieve a sustainability. Keywords : Watershed, land use, soil erosion, GIS

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERUBAHAN BILANGAN KURVA ALIRAN PERMUKAAN PADA BEBERAPA SKENARIO PEMANFAATAN LAHAN DI SUB DAS LATOMA, DAS KONAWEHA, SULAWESI TENGGARA

PERENNIAL ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Miranda R. Malamassam ◽  
Sandra E. Pakasi
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Curve Number ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Watershed Land Use ◽  
Run Off

Sub watershed of Latoma has to be considered as an area of the important regions in South East Sulawesi, because it takes a great responsibility as a water supplier in Konaweha watershed. Konaweha watershed is a source of irrigation and domestic water for Kolaka Regency, Konawe Regency, South Konawe Regency and Kendari Municipality which has been recently in a critical condition. For this reason, it should be well managed. This study was implemented with the aim of establishing model of land use in Latoma sub watershed that can preserve the land and water resources. The method employs a system analysis with simulation technique by using the Run-off Curve Number (CN) model based on Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The result of the research revealed that the run-off curve number is 70,34. It showed that maximum potential water retention or infiltration rate is 107,10 mm. Restructuring of land use pattern should be done to improve the condition of the area to achieve a sustainability objectives. Keywords : Watershed, land use, run-off curve number (CN), GIS

scholarly journals Modeling enzootic raccoon rabies from land use patterns - Georgia (USA) 2006-2010

F1000Research ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 285 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Duke ◽  
Jesse D. Blanton ◽  
Melissa Ivey ◽  
Charles Rupprecht
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Evergreen Forest ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Rabies Vaccination

We analyzed how land-use patterns and changes in urbanization influence reported rabid raccoons in Georgia from 2006 - 2010.  Using Geographical Information Systems and rabies surveillance data, multivariate analysis was conducted on 15 land-use variables that included natural topography, agricultural development, and urbanization to model positive raccoon rabies cases while controlling for potential raccoon submission bias associated with higher human population densities.  Low intensity residential development was positively associated with reported rabid raccoons while a negative association was found with evergreen forest.  Evergreen forests may offer a barrier effect where resources are low and raccoon populations are not supported.  Areas with pure stands of upland evergreen forest might be utilized in baiting strategies for oral rabies vaccination programs where fewer or no baits may be needed.  Their use as a barrier should be considered carefully in a cost-effective strategy for oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs to contain the western spread of this important zoonotic disease.

Assessment of land-use change in coastal areas through geographical information systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Verónica Lango-Reynoso ◽  
Karla Teresa González-Figueroa ◽  
Fabiola Lango-Reynoso ◽  
María del Refugio Castañeda-Chávez ◽  
Jesús Montoya-Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Use Change ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Coastal Ecosystems ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Computer Based

Objective: This article describes and analyzes the main concepts of coastal ecosystems, these as a result of research concerning land-use change assessments in coastal areas. Design/Methodology/Approach: Scientific articles were searched using keywords in English and Spanish. Articles regarding land-use change assessment in coastal areas were selected, discarding those that although being on coastal zones and geographic and soil identification did not use Geographic Information System (GIS). Results: A GIS is a computer-based tool for evaluating the land-use change in coastal areas by quantifying variations. It is analyzed through GIS and its contributions; highlighting its importance and constant monitoring. Limitations of the study/Implications: This research analyzes national and international scientific information, published from 2007 to 2019, regarding the land-use change in coastal areas quantified with the digital GIS tool. Findings/Conclusions: GIS are useful tools in the identification and quantitative evaluation of changes in land-use in coastal ecosystems; which require constant evaluation due to their high dynamism.

scholarly journals Impacts of Urbanization on Land Use Pattern and Environment: A Case Study of Ajmer City, Rajasthan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-91
Author(s):  
Bhanu Priya Chouhan ◽  
Monika Kannan
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Urban Growth ◽  
Land Degradation ◽  
Satellite Images ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Population Pressure ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Land Use Patterns ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
The Impact

The world is undergoing the largest wave of urban growth in history. More than half of the world’s population now lives in towns and cities, and by 2030 this number will swell to about 5 billion. ‘Urbanization has the potential to usher in a new era of wellbeing, resource efficiency and economic growth. But due to increased population the pressure of demand also increases in urban areas’ (Drakakis-Smith, David, 1996). The loss of agricultural land to other land uses occasioned by urban growth is an issue of growing concern worldwide, particularly in the developing countries like India. This paper is an attempt to assess the impact of urbanization on land use and land cover patterns in Ajmer city. Recent trends indicate that the rural urban migration and religious significance of the place attracting thousands of tourists every year, have immensely contributed in the increasing population of city and is causing change in land use patterns. This accelerating urban sprawl has led to shrinking of the agricultural land and land holdings. Due to increased rate of urbanization, the agricultural areas have been transformed into residential and industrial areas (Retnaraj D,1994). There are several key factors which cause increase in population here such as Smart City Projects, potential for employment, higher education, more comfortable and quality housing, better health facilities, high living standard etc. Population pressure not only directly increases the demand for food, but also indirectly reduces its supply through building development, environmental degradation and marginalization of food production (Aldington T, 1997). Also, there are several issues which are associated with continuous increase in population i.e. land degradation, pollution, poverty, slums, unaffordable housing etc. Pollution, formulation of slums, transportation congestion, environmental hazards, land degradation and crime are some of the major impacts of urbanization on Ajmer city. This study involves mapping of land use patterns by analyzing data and satellite imagery taken at different time periods. The satellite images of year 2000 and 2017 are used. The change detection techniques are used with the help of Geographical Information System software like ERDAS and ArcGIS. The supervised classification of all the three satellite images is done by ERDAS software to demarcate and analyze land use change.

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