Assessment of Ecological Capacity and Balance in Lorestan Province with a Spatial Planning Approach

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
S. Hassanpour 1
ن. Omidi ShahAbad 2
Z. Najafizadeh 3
S. AbiZadeh 4
1 PhD in Economics, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran.
2 PhD in Geography and Rural Planning, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3 M.A. in Public Administration, Borujerd Islamic Azad University, Borujard, Iran.
4 Assistant Professor in Art and Architecture, Payame Noor University (PNU), Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
The assessment of ecological capacity and balance evaluates the permissible human activities within each land zone, while also identifying activities that are either infeasible, lack economic viability, or adversely affect environmental sustainability. This investigation seeks to safeguard environmental functions through the analysis and evaluation of ecological potential in Lorestan Province, which is undergoing significant urbanization. In pursuit of this objective, the ecological capacity for settlement expansion within Lorestan Province is assessed, alongside the identification of the opportunities, capabilities, and constraints inherent in the region's land resources, thereby establishing a foundation for effective planning. The research utilizes a land capability analysis methodology based on an ecological framework developed through fuzzy land-use planning techniques. Among the myriad criteria and variables influencing land capability, three primary factors—agricultural potential, forestry, and urban-residential development—were scrutinized. Significant environmental and ecological potentials act as critical constraints on urban development. Approximately 94% of the province’s territory is deemed suitable for residential and industrial advancement; however, this statistic pertains exclusively to areas earmarked for development, while approximately 6% of the land exhibits insufficient ecological capacity to support such expansion. Consequently, it is imperative to enhance urban green infrastructure, foster biodiversity-oriented agricultural practices, and implement initiatives such as forest restoration to improve regional vegetation cover.

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The Journal of Spatial Planning and Geomatics
Volume 28, Issue 3
December 2024
Pages 46-83