1- PhD of Geography and Rural Planning, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. , n.zali54@gmail.com
2- PhD of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran.
3- Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Borujerd Islamic Azad University, Borujard, Iran.
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Architecture, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.
2- PhD of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran.
3- Department of Management, Faculty of Management, Borujerd Islamic Azad University, Borujard, Iran.
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Architecture, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.
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The ecological capacity and balance assessment determines which human activities can be carried out in each land zone, and conversely, which activities cannot be carried out in each zone or would not be economically viable or would be detrimental to environmental sustainability. This research aims to preserve environmental capabilities by testing and evaluating the ecological potential in Lorestan Province, which is experiencing a rapid urban expansion. To this end, the ecological capacity of Lorestan Province for settlement expansion is determined, alongside identifying the opportunities, capabilities, and limitations of the region's land resources as a basis for effective planning. The study employs a land capability analysis method founded on an ecological model designed using fuzzy land-use planning. Among various criteria and options affecting land capability, three main options—agricultural capability, forestry, and urban-residential development—were examined. Extensive environmental and ecological potentials serve as limiting factors for urban development. Approximately 94% of the province's area is suitable for settlement and industrial development; however, this figure pertains only to areas designated for development, while about 6% of the land lacks ecological capacity for such growth. Therefore, strengthening urban green infrastructure, promoting biodiversity-friendly agricultural development, and implementing measures such as forest restoration to enhance regional vegetation cover are essential.
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
civil planning
Received: 2024/07/27 | Accepted: 2025/01/27
Received: 2024/07/27 | Accepted: 2025/01/27
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