Publications
Mapping the Ever-Changing Landscape: Lessons from the Arkansas Land-use / Land-cover Mapping Project
Author(s): Bruce Gorham
RGIS Regional Office: Mid-South, University of Arkansas
Date of Publication: November 2007
Synopsis:
Land-use maps are an essential component of land- and natural-resource planning efforts. However, because these maps are infrequently updated, dynamic landscape changes such as urban expansion may not be adequately represented. The Arkansas Land-use / Land-cover (LULC) Project is working to provide up-to-date land-use information in a scale and format that has wide applicability to many end users. Here, we discuss the practical and technical considerations for producing a more-frequent, consistent digital land-use database that is relevant for many stakeholders.