ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAND USE AND ELEVATION & SLOPE PROPERTIES IN SEHZADELER (MANISA - TURKEY) DISTRICT


This study was prepared to determine the relationship between elevation and slope parameters, which are two of the geomorphological features, and the existing land use and classes. Şehzadeler, one of the central districts of Manisa province, was selected as the study area. In the first stage of the study, a literature review was conducted, and data were obtained. In the second stage, base maps were created, and fieldwork was conducted for control and verification purposes. In the last stage, spatial distribution analyses were carried out by using related software within the scope of Geographic Information Systems methodology. As a result of the analyses, the positive and negative distribution characteristics between the slope and the land use were determined. It was observed that agriculture and settlement were intense in the flat areas of 0-1% slope range with low slope values and forest and shrub areas increased in sloping areas. When the relationship between elevation and land use was considered, it was found that agricultural activities and settlement areas are intensified in the 25-100 m elevation range where the elevation is low, while forest and shrub areas increase in areas where elevation increases. Land use in the study area is mostly compatible with elevation and slope conditions. However, site selection of settlements is problematic in terms of benefiting from the natural environment and planning sustainable development. In particular, first class capabilitiy lands that needs to be used for agricultural purposes is at risk of being irreversibly lost.


Keywords


Land Use, Elevation, Slope, Geographical Information System (GIS), Şehzadeler District

Author : Ayşegül TEKEŞ -İsa CÜREBAL
Number of pages: 1787-1806
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29228/TurkishStudies.23337
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Turkish Studies-Social Sciences
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