EVALUATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL CAPACITY OF GHAEMSHAHR PROVINCE TO PRIORITIZE DEVELOPMENT-PRONE ZONES

In this descriptive-analytical article, ecological uses capacity in Ghaemshahr Province is investigated. For this purpose, the required layers and data are collected and analyzed using Makhdum model. In addition, ecological potential of the investigated zone is studied for each uses in GIS. Then, the map of optimal uses is prepared in different (first and second) classes, based on which agricultural and forestry uses with the total of 37.332 and 4188 hectares are placed in the first and second categories. In the second class of optimal uses, extensive recreation of the first category, with 43848 hectares area, is ranked first, aquaculture activity with 40.168 hectares is ranked second, and intensive recreation of the first category with 32.201 hectares is ranked third.

Evaluation, Ecological Potential, Optimal Uses, Ghaemshahr