Land use

Land Use

Land use (/lænd juːz/) refers to the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as fields, pastures, and settlements. It has a direct implication on biodiversity, climate, water resources, and other ecological functions.

Etymology

The term "land use" is derived from the English words "land" which means the solid surface of the earth and "use" which means to employ for some purpose.

Related Terms

• Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
• Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
• Deforestation: The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
• Zoning: A system of land use regulation which designates the permitted uses of land based on location.
• Sustainability: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Land use
• Wikipedia's article - Land use

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