Evaluation of Receational Capability of Abidar Forest Parks Using GIS

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First, the land form mapping units (combination of slope, elevation, aspect) were prepared in Arc GIS 9.1 and Arc view 3.3. Then environmental units map (landform, Soil, plant cover) was depicted. Finally by applying Ecotourism Model of Iran, the ecological capability of the area was evaluated.
Results indicate a 5% capability for intensive recreation (class 2), 50% extensive recreation (class), and 45% as such for class 2.
 

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