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Land as a
resource way contributes to the provision for abundance of famine for
the society which possesses it. its contribution depends on the manner
in which it is used and managed. Land is an essential resource for every
sector of economic production. Unfortunately, it is finite resource and
its quality and productivity can be degraded by imprudent use.
Therefore, land use planning is one of the most important development
tools for every country, especially developing countries such as
Thailand where the demand for land resource is being increased.
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Under present
circumstance in Thailand, land use planning is more and more necessary
for socioeconomic development. The rapid growth of population makes this
vital resource to be scarce.
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Acceleration of
economic development without good control leads to miss land use. Short
term economic advantage often causes great damages to natural resources
such as forest, land and water. Land erosion, flood in rainy, season,
long drought period, all there are big obstacles for socioeconomic
development of a country.
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This study of
Agricultural Land Use Planning in Pakpanang Basin to collect the
following data, SUCI) as, socioeconomic, geographical aspects, climate,
natural vegetation, geology, geomorphology, water resources, soil
chemical and physical characteristics, limitations for, land management.
These data are analysed for land suitability classification for
agriculture, industry, livestock production, transportation,
urbanization and water resource development. Suggestions on land use one
based on the needs of community and land quality in this area.
Suitability in Pakpanang Basin that total area is 1.682.343.75 rai can
be classified as follows :
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1. The suitable
area can be classified as paddy land where it is occupied on area of
933,542.50 rai or 55.49 percent of total area.
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2. Area suitable
for coconut and cashew is 46,1023 rai or 2.74 percent.
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3. Region
suitable for natural format and protection forest can be devided into 3
types, 7.89 percent.
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3.1
Area suitable for mangrove is 132,666.875 rai or 7.89 percent.
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3.2
Area suitable for esturine swamp forest is 256,236.375 rai or 15.23
percent.
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3.3
Area suitable for protection forest is 110,134.25 rai or 6.55
percent.
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4. High land
region can be devided into 2 regions.
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4.1
Region for all kinds of tree is 173.,056 rai or 10.29 percent.
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4.2
Region that is not so fit for agricultural purpose is 16.143.125 rai or
0.95 percent.
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5. Region should
be reserved and developed reservoir is13,153.125 rai or 0.83
percent.
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6. Region for
urbanization is 1.388.125 rai or 0.13 percent.
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