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Volume 2, Issue 2 (6-2014)
Abstract
Different types of soil erosion including gully erosion occur in many parts of Iran. The west of Iran is further threatened by gully erosion due to its specific physical and climatic conditions. However, few studies have been carried out to study the sediment production of gully erosion in Iran. This research was therefore conducted to measure storm-wise sediment production of gully erosion in the west of Iran. To achieve the study objectives, 48 gullies located in three small watersheds viz. Darreh-Shahr, Abbas-Abad and Hollowsh in Ilam and Lorestan Provinces were monitored. The volumes of gullies were measured before and after 5 rainstorms for Darreh-Shahr and Abbas Abad watersheds and 6 rainstorms for Hollowsh watershed from 2005 to 2007. Sediment production was calculated on storm basis for each gully. The results revealed that the minimum and maximum volumes of gully erosion were 0.002 and 1.010 m3, respectively, for one millimeter of rainfall. The results indicated that soil moisture, percentage of silt and clay, amount and intensity of rainfall and drainage area were the most important factors on formation and sediment production of gully erosion.
Volume 2, Issue 3 (1-2022)
Abstract
Problem statement: Today, the issue of thermal comfort has been raised as one of the important factors in the quality of urban open spaces along with physical factors. Basically, citizens tend to be in spaces where they feel thermally comfortable. Due to the effect of various parameters in urban open spaces that affect the thermal comfort of users and the lack of codified principles in this regard, the creation of such a space in an urban area has become difficult to identify and meet the thermal needs of city designers.
Results: Studies showed that in the open spaces of the urban environment, due to the influence of various factors, absolute thermal comfort conditions can not be achieved throughout the day; Rather, thermal comfort conditions are expected to be provided for certain hours. To improve thermal comfort in urban open spaces, elements such as vegetation, water, proper orientation, type of materials, color, activity rate and coverage rate are important. It is obvious that by using these factors and observing the time of presence in the open space of Rudkenar sidewalk, thermal comfort will be provided in it.
Method: The research is applied-developmental in terms of purpose; And is based on analytical method. In this method, in order to study the microclimate, the software simulation technique (Envi met) has been used as one of the most complete simulation software in the field of urban microclimate, and the values of PMV thermal comfort index (average vote prediction) using simulation in different parts of the route The designed sidewalk that has different conditions and situations has been calculated and the changes of two factors of temperature and radiation and its effect on the thermal comfort of Khorramabad river in Lorestan in summer have been studied.
Conclusion: Finally, it was found that factors such as choice of direction, walking time, sidewalk width, the presence of trees and vegetation, shade and water, as well as some user characteristics such as metabolic rate and activity, coverage rate in terms of thermal comfort in this season of the year Has been impressive.
Volume 3, Issue 2 (4-2012)
Abstract
Lorestan pins as an object with diverse kinds, diverse construction methods and diverse functions, though investigated in the studies of researchers as a part of Lorestan’s bronze objects and, in some cases, in general studies, have not yet been focused on well enough, and no technical studies as such have ever been done on them. Among the manmade objects of the inhabitant tribes in this region are metal objects. One of the metal objects discoveredis metal pin in which different metals such as iron, silver and bronze and,so far in some cases, a combination of these have been used. They date back to the first and second millennium BC. This study tries to investigate, describe, explain, compare and introduce these pins focusing on their manufacturing techniques, designs, type, function and history.
Volume 4, Issue 3 (9-2015)
Abstract
A faunestic study on Stigmaeidae and Cryptognathidae families in Lorestan province was carried out during 2012-2013. In this study 18 species were collected and identified, of which Favognathus amygdalus and F. cordylus (Cryptognathidae) were new records for Iranian fauna, also all of the collected species in this study were new records for fauna of Lorestan province. Stigmaeidae with 14 species and Cryptognatidae with four species had the highest and lowest number of identified species, respectively.
Volume 4, Issue 4 (12-2022)
Abstract
An analysis of the state of Iran's water resources shows that hydro-political challenges have shifted from the national scale to the sub-national scale (at the catchment level) and the conflict of interests of users has led to a contradiction in the approach of agents, especially in times of drought. Meanwhile, Karkheh catchment in Khuzestan feeds by Kashkan river in Lorestan province. On the other hand, climate change and Kashkan floods have often been associated with losses. The basic agricultural livelihood of Delfan city and the prevention of floods have made the construction of Gaushmar dam on Kashkan inevitable. The construction of this dam has reduced the volume of water entering the downstream cities of the dam and the Karkheh catchment in Khuzestan, especially during dry seasons. The construction of this dam has led to the conflict of interests of the actors and the emergence of hydro-political challenges on a subsidence scale. The present article is applied and the methodology of the text is explanatory-analytic. The data and information required for the research were collected by library and field methods (interview). The result of the research showed that with the construction of Gaushmar Dam, hydro-political relations within the province (Lorestan) and extra-provincial relations between Khuzestan and Lorestan provinces have been brought hydro-political tension. The adaptation of these conflict of interests eventually led to a reduction in the height of the dam and the volume of water stored behind the dam due to the authorities’ policies.
Volume 4, Issue 10 (12-2016)
Abstract
Residents of Lorestan province have two distinguished dialects: “Bakhtiari Lori” and “Persian Lori” and Laki dialect where Laki speakers of North and west of Lorestan express many of their traditions, customs and cultural attributes in the form of distiches in Laki oral or written. From these distiches, which express people’s traditions, customs and culture in this region, we can mention some of distiches of divination in “Chelsoru” and “Mur”. The aim of this article, which has been done based on the sources of library benefiting from descriptive and analytical method, is to dis cover the relationship among distiches and Laki women and men, and in this field, it is noted in the distiches of divination in “Chel soru” , which is called happy poems, women’s clothing has been described as “ Sarvan, Sardari, Kolanjah, Koush, Keras, Zeir Jamah and different jewels where we can easily observe their social status and properties. In “Mur”, poems which contain sad and melancholic themes, it seems that men’s clothing is better described than women’s cover. In some verses of these poems, the similarity of clothing between Median authorities and Zoroastrian speakers of this province has been noted.
Volume 5, Issue 2 (3-2014)
Abstract
Khaveh plain in the township of Delfan is considered as one of the important plains in the Central Zagros Mountain situated in Eastern Pusht-i Kuh and located between Garin and Sefid-e Kooh Mountains. In general, 36 archeological sites have so far been identified in this plain: the oldest of which relates to aceramic Neolithic Age, and the newest one belongs to the Late-Islamic Age. Among them, 20 sites contain relics related to the Parthian Period. The noteworthy discussions in the present study are mainly based on the activities performed at this plain during 2009-2010 in order to register and determine the boarders of archeological sites, and those carried out in 2011 aiming to identify and analyze the settlement patterns of the Parthian reign in this region. General perception and understanding of the settlement pattern in this region during the Parthian period is the results of this research, which represents demographic or settlement dispersion changes compared with the previous eras. Also it became clear that most of the settlements in the region were small villages or temporary settlements and no evidence of urban centers was recognized. Finally, the present study deals with the investigation and interpretation of the settlement patterns of the Parthian period in this plain.
Volume 7, Issue 25 (5-2019)
Abstract
Chehel-soroud is one of the most popular and current types of omen among Lorestan people which they perform collectively. In every presage, forty couplets are attributed to interpret the intended 40th couplet. In the present research and based on library resources, the aesthetic function of the 500 chehel-soroud couplets collected by the field method was analyzed in two parts of "Phones , Vocabulary, Musics and figures of speech " and the surface structure including Emotion, Thought and Meaning. The research findings showed that at surface structure of phones movement with music is sometimes created with serenity and sometimes with violence. The association of vocabulary plays a role in the association of emotions and the meaning of poetry. The association of vocabulary plays a role in the association of emotions and the meaning of poetry. In some parts of the verses, meter and rhyme are unacceptable, which is to some extent negligible. Internal music is due to figures like phonotactics , morphophonemics and pun. Spiritual musics in its turn is as a result of figures like Mora’at al nazir, Hossn-e- Ta’lil and hyperbole. Metonymy and assimilation play a key role in the creation of figures of speech. Emotionally, at deep structure level, good omens are accompanied by enthusiasm while sinister ones lead to despair. In terms of meaning and regarding the frequency , themes of love and friendship, natural resources such as mountains and trees, religious beliefs and interests such as hunting, breeding, agriculture etc. are evident in the couplets.
Volume 9, Issue 39 (6-2021)
Abstract
Fertility myths are one of the most important and repetitive types of myths of the nations in the world, which describe the fate of "martyred vegetable god", "hero / god dragon", and "hero / evil-killer god" and is usually an allegory of the death and life of nature. It is also the change of seasons. The mythological beliefs, while spreading among the people, are also accumulated in the collective subconscious of the people; therefore, myths - created by the general public - are a good means for the reflection of fertility myths in different eras. So, in this article, a descriptive and comparative method examines the reflection of fertility myths in 140 legends belonging to the provinces of Chaharmahal. And Bakhtiari, Lorestan, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad. The aim of the present study is to achieve the mythical patterns of fertility crystallized in the legends of the mentioned provinces. The findings show that the patterns of "martyred vegetable god" are reflected in 14 myths, "hero / god of dragons" in 9 myths, and "hero / evil-killer god" in 30 myths. The reproductive myths have been transformed into myths influenced by religious issues and the change of the patriarchal discourse to patriarchy.
Volume 19, Issue 4 (1-2016)
Abstract
The Lorestan province is one of the most suitable areas of Iran for planning and development of tourism projects based on natural resources; the position of province in the zone of central Zagros Mountains with numerous elevations and holds the snow is caused to be desirable potential of development recreation and Mountain sports. The main objective of this article is locating and identifies favorable zones of province for construction of ski resort with emphasis on geomorphologic characteristics. In this article that is done in two stages, has been used of the geomorphologic information layers, climatic elements, land use, supplementary data and data extracted from the questionnaires and interviews. Stages of prioritize, weighting and normalization of input criteria have been implemented in the specialized software’s and multivariate models of integrating layer in geographic information system (GIS). The first stage results showed that in case study range, located in 3 regions, so convenient zones; northern slopes of the Oshtorankooh Mountains, Ghalikooh and Gareen elevations. In the second stage, Oshtorankooh that in terms of the 8 initial natural index was identified as one of the suitable regions to create ski resort, in terms of the studied supplementary indicators that is included the infrastructures and wind speed indicator, is in more suitable situation compared to Ghalikooh and Gareen elevations, thus in terms of collection of studied indicators is most suitable region for the construction of ski resort
Volume 20, Issue 4 (1-2017)
Abstract
Rural housing is naturally regarded as the manifestation of biological and socio-economic rural methods and its model and performance acts as a window towards the identification of prospects and trends dominant over rural life and activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the spatial-physical zoning of sustainable rural housing in Lorestan Province. To this end, a descriptive-analytic research method was employed. In this regard, factor analysis was used to select the sample size and identify homogeneous areas according to the scope of the study. The results of factor analysis showed that the climate of the obtained area is the result of the interaction of three different components, i.e. thermal domain, humidity, and raining components. These factors with eigenvalues higher than one account for about 73.35 percent of the total variance. Thereafter, cities were clustered using Ward’s cluster analysis. Based on cluster analysis, the Province’s cities were placed in 3 climatic zones. After the specification of homogeneous regions, the data pertaining to the number of households, natural position and distance of every village to the city center were categorized and inserted into the GIS environment. In each zone, a number of queries, equal to the number of states created in GIS, were taken based on these three factors and the frequency of villages in each category was determined in homogeneous zones. Finally, a total of 50 villages were selected as the sample. The studies pertaining to areas of expertise were utilized to identify measurement indicators of sustainable housing and the parameters associated with them with special emphasis on the rural areas of studies. Accordingly, 4 domains, 13 variables, and 73 items in this area were identified and were placed as the foundation of the questionnaire development as the main instrument of the research in field studies. The rural households in Lorestan Province consisted the statistical population of this research. From this population, 500 heads of households were selected using Cochran formula and the same number of questionnaires was filled in. For the analysis of the data obtained from field studies, both descriptive and inferential statistics (T-test and ANOVA) were employed. The results derived from descriptive statistics show that there are some differences in housing spaces and specifications in various clusters in economic, social, biological, environmental, and physical domains. The results of one-tail t-tests indicate that there is generally a low level of sustainability regarding housing dimensions in different zones. Moreover, ANOVA results show that the semi-humid zone with hot summers and mild winters as well as the semi-arid zone with extremely hot summers and relatively cold winters are placed in the same category in term of physical dimension. These zones enjoy a better status than the semi-humid zone with mild summers and cold winters. Similarly, the villages of the province are categorized into two classes, that is, semi-humid zones with mild summers and cold winters are of a more desirable situation in comparison with other zones in terms of economic status. In terms of social dimension, the villages under study are grouped into two categories. It is also shown that the semi-arid zone with extremely hot summers and relatively cold winters suffer from a more unsuitable situation than other zones. Finally, it is concluded that all the three zones share the same situation in terms of the environmental dimension, as all three zones are placed in the same category.
Mousa Sabzi Doabi, Alireza Hejebri Nobari, Seyed Mehdi Mousavi Kouhpar, Mohammad Reza Mohammadian,
Volume 23, Issue 1 (2-2016)
Volume 23, Issue 1 (2-2016)
Abstract
Alashtar is one of the prominent valley plains in central Zagros Mountain Range. The main focus of this study is based on the activities performed in this plain in 2006-2007 periods with the aim of identifying and studying the ancient relics as well as the studies conducted in 2010 to identify and analyze Parthian settlement patterns in this area. Archaeological survey in the area identified 72 historical sites and ancient monument. The current studies suggest that first settlements in this area date back to Copper and Stone Age and the most recent settled sites belong to the later centuries of the Islamic period. Among the historical relics found in Alashtar plain, 42 relics contained remnants of the Parthian. The overall perception of the settlement pattern in this plain during Parthian period reflects variation in population or distribution of settlement patterns compared to the former and later periods. The distribution pattern of the identified historical sites suggests that the settlements were mainly in the form of rural units with no evidence of urban centers. Overall, the distribution pattern of Parthian settlements has been strongly influenced by climatic characteristics, environmental capabilities and the special geographical position of the region. This paper attempts to study the Parthian settlement pattern in this plain; moreover, it seeks to examine these historical sites and interpret the settlement patterns in the Parthian period.
Volume 24, Issue 5 (9-2022)
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is the most significant health challenge humans experienced since World War 2, and its course can be affected by the stringency in undertaking individual and collective protective behavior. In this study, the health belief model structures in adopting the protective behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic were assessed. A sample of 375 household heads living in the rural areas of Lorestan Province was selected through a multi-stage stratified and random sampling method. Structural equation modeling showed that knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, self-efficacy, and cues to action affect the protective behaviors of Iranian rural households during COVID-19. Cues to action and knowledge were the most important predictors of protective behaviors in rural households. The results suggest the necessity to emphasize enhancing knowledge to highlight the negative impacts of COVID-19 and train rural households regarding the proper and effective preventive measures.
Volume 25, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
Introduction
Nature-based tourism is responsible for travel to natural areas and seeks to preserve the environment and welfare of local communities. In general, this type of tourism can play an important role in the economic development of the regions. In order to take advantage of the benefits of tourism, one of the primary and basic steps in nature-based tourism planning is identifying capabilities, determining capacity and ranking areas for the development of this type of tourism. Lorestan province is known as one of the high-potential regions in the field of nature-based tourism in Iran, whose capacities have not been well used. The purpose of this study is to first identify and determine the criteria and indicators for ranking nature-based tourism capacities based on previous research and their localization and then their use in ranking the capacity of nature-oriented tourism in the county of the eastern region of Lorestan province. Finally, several solutions have been proposed to improve the spatial structure of nature-oriented tourism in the study area.
Methodology
This research is applied and its approach is descriptive-analytical. The data required for this research have been collected by documentary and field methods (questionnaire). Criteria and indicators required for ranking the studied counties have been obtained by reviewing the literature in domestic and foreign research and the opinion of local experts. The best-worst technique has been used to weigh the selected criteria (Rezaei, 2015). The best and worst criteria have been determined by 15 experts and by comparing the criteria according to Saaty's 1-9 scales and then the final weight of the 12 selected criteria from the experts' point of view has been calculated using Lingo software. Finally, ARAS multi-criteria decision making method was used to rank the nature-based tourism capacity of the counties in the study area. This technique is one of the multi-criteria decision making techniques that was first proposed by Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas and Zenonas Turskis in 2010.
Results and Discussion
The results obtained from the weighting of the selected criteria show that the number of nature-oriented tourist attractions (0.235), altitude (0.092) and protected areas (0.077) are ranked first to third. Accommodation centers (0.077), safety (0.072), tourism growth rate (0.070), quality of communication routes (0.067), distance from health centers (0.066), existence of relief groups (0.063), different methods of transportation (0.061), distance of attractions from the city (0.048), the size of cities (0.042) and distance of attractions from cultural centers (0.030) are in the next ranks, respectively. Also, the results obtained from using the ARAS method show that the counties of Khorramabad (0.616), Aligudarz (0.544) and Boroujerd (0.500), Dorud (0.450) and Azna (0.406) are in the first to fifth ranks respectively in terms of nature-based tourism capacity.
Conclusion
The purpose of this study was to rank the counties in the eastern region of Lorestan province and to determine the tourism routes and to present the proposed special organization for the development of this region based on nature-based tourism. For this purpose, a number of domestic and foreign researches in the field of nature-oriented tourism were reviewed and the criteria were extracted for ranking the nature-based tourism capacity of the study area. The weight of the criteria was determined by using the paired comparison method and best-worst technique using Lingo software. Then, using one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods) ARAS), the eastern counties of Lorestan province were ranked based on the capacity of nature-based tourism. The results show that Khorramabad, Aligudarz and Boroujerd counties were in higher ranks, respectively. The counties of Dorud and Azna were in the lower ranks, respectively, due to the weakness of their public tourism infrastructure, despite having numerous and unique nature-based attractions. Overall, the results of this study can provide a better understanding of the nature-based tourism, capabilities of this region for planners, decision makers and stakeholders and private investors (domestic and foreign). Providing infrastructure, facilities and equipment are essential in order to optimally exploit the potential of nature-based tourism in the region and also play a more effective role in regional development.
The following suggestions are offered in order to improve the spatial structure of nature-based tourism in the study area:
- Establishment of eco-tourism resorts in the place of nature-based tourist attractions,
- Establishment of protected areas in the oak forests of the region,
- Definition and determination of hiking trails in nature between attractions that are close to each other,
-Creating nature-oriented adventure recreation sites in the region,
- Improving the existing accommodation and reception centers as well as creating new centers in the study area.
This research has faced some limitations. One of the most important limitations of the research was the lack of cooperation of some organizations and also the lack of a suitable and relevant database in Lorestan province and these restrictions eventually led to the elimination of the three criteria of security and the amount of governmental and non-governmental investment.
Finally, in order to complete this research, future research is suggested as follows:
- Identifying weaknesses, strengths, opportunities and threats in the field of nature-based tourism, and strategic planning for the development of this type of tourism in the study area and Lorestan province,
- Identifying the potential capacity of various sub-sectors of nature-based tourism (sports, adventure, etc.) in the study area and Lorestan province and planning to implement them.
Nature-based tourism is responsible for travel to natural areas and seeks to preserve the environment and welfare of local communities. In general, this type of tourism can play an important role in the economic development of the regions. In order to take advantage of the benefits of tourism, one of the primary and basic steps in nature-based tourism planning is identifying capabilities, determining capacity and ranking areas for the development of this type of tourism. Lorestan province is known as one of the high-potential regions in the field of nature-based tourism in Iran, whose capacities have not been well used. The purpose of this study is to first identify and determine the criteria and indicators for ranking nature-based tourism capacities based on previous research and their localization and then their use in ranking the capacity of nature-oriented tourism in the county of the eastern region of Lorestan province. Finally, several solutions have been proposed to improve the spatial structure of nature-oriented tourism in the study area.
Methodology
This research is applied and its approach is descriptive-analytical. The data required for this research have been collected by documentary and field methods (questionnaire). Criteria and indicators required for ranking the studied counties have been obtained by reviewing the literature in domestic and foreign research and the opinion of local experts. The best-worst technique has been used to weigh the selected criteria (Rezaei, 2015). The best and worst criteria have been determined by 15 experts and by comparing the criteria according to Saaty's 1-9 scales and then the final weight of the 12 selected criteria from the experts' point of view has been calculated using Lingo software. Finally, ARAS multi-criteria decision making method was used to rank the nature-based tourism capacity of the counties in the study area. This technique is one of the multi-criteria decision making techniques that was first proposed by Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas and Zenonas Turskis in 2010.
Results and Discussion
The results obtained from the weighting of the selected criteria show that the number of nature-oriented tourist attractions (0.235), altitude (0.092) and protected areas (0.077) are ranked first to third. Accommodation centers (0.077), safety (0.072), tourism growth rate (0.070), quality of communication routes (0.067), distance from health centers (0.066), existence of relief groups (0.063), different methods of transportation (0.061), distance of attractions from the city (0.048), the size of cities (0.042) and distance of attractions from cultural centers (0.030) are in the next ranks, respectively. Also, the results obtained from using the ARAS method show that the counties of Khorramabad (0.616), Aligudarz (0.544) and Boroujerd (0.500), Dorud (0.450) and Azna (0.406) are in the first to fifth ranks respectively in terms of nature-based tourism capacity.
Conclusion
The purpose of this study was to rank the counties in the eastern region of Lorestan province and to determine the tourism routes and to present the proposed special organization for the development of this region based on nature-based tourism. For this purpose, a number of domestic and foreign researches in the field of nature-oriented tourism were reviewed and the criteria were extracted for ranking the nature-based tourism capacity of the study area. The weight of the criteria was determined by using the paired comparison method and best-worst technique using Lingo software. Then, using one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods) ARAS), the eastern counties of Lorestan province were ranked based on the capacity of nature-based tourism. The results show that Khorramabad, Aligudarz and Boroujerd counties were in higher ranks, respectively. The counties of Dorud and Azna were in the lower ranks, respectively, due to the weakness of their public tourism infrastructure, despite having numerous and unique nature-based attractions. Overall, the results of this study can provide a better understanding of the nature-based tourism, capabilities of this region for planners, decision makers and stakeholders and private investors (domestic and foreign). Providing infrastructure, facilities and equipment are essential in order to optimally exploit the potential of nature-based tourism in the region and also play a more effective role in regional development.
The following suggestions are offered in order to improve the spatial structure of nature-based tourism in the study area:
- Establishment of eco-tourism resorts in the place of nature-based tourist attractions,
- Establishment of protected areas in the oak forests of the region,
- Definition and determination of hiking trails in nature between attractions that are close to each other,
-Creating nature-oriented adventure recreation sites in the region,
- Improving the existing accommodation and reception centers as well as creating new centers in the study area.
This research has faced some limitations. One of the most important limitations of the research was the lack of cooperation of some organizations and also the lack of a suitable and relevant database in Lorestan province and these restrictions eventually led to the elimination of the three criteria of security and the amount of governmental and non-governmental investment.
Finally, in order to complete this research, future research is suggested as follows:
- Identifying weaknesses, strengths, opportunities and threats in the field of nature-based tourism, and strategic planning for the development of this type of tourism in the study area and Lorestan province,
- Identifying the potential capacity of various sub-sectors of nature-based tourism (sports, adventure, etc.) in the study area and Lorestan province and planning to implement them.
Volume 26, Issue 4 (3-2023)
Abstract
Environmental and climatic factors have been found to play a fundamental role in the formation of ancient societies. The Godin III period or the New Bronze Age (1400-2600 BC) has actually been the most important Bronze Age stage in western Iran, which played a key role in the cultural structure and urban formation. The main goal of this research is to reveal the spatial distribution of the Godin III period in relation to climatic conditions and geography of Lorestan province’s Silakhor plain. The results of the spatial autocorrelation analysis indicate that the spatial distribution of Godin III followed a linear cluster pattern, with two climatic factors of precipitation and vegetation being the most important environmental elements. The frequently distributed ancient sites of the Godin III period have a spatial correlation of 0.75 with vegetation in Silakhor Plain showing that more than 75% of the investigated sites fall into the maximum rainfall category. The results dedicated that 90% of the investigated sites are located less than 1 km away from permanent rivers, especially the Silakhor River. Rainfall, vegetation, and surface water sources have created a linear cluster spatial distribution pattern for ancient sites of the Godin III period at the lowest elevation level. The results indicate that the lowest elevation provided the main platform for the Godin III period thus there was the absence of a major threat from the foreign enemy to the mind.
Volume 28, Issue 3 (12-2024)
Abstract
The assessment of ecological capacity and balance evaluates the permissible human activities within each land zone, while also identifying activities that are either infeasible, lack economic viability, or adversely affect environmental sustainability. This investigation seeks to safeguard environmental functions through the analysis and evaluation of ecological potential in Lorestan Province, which is undergoing significant urbanization. In pursuit of this objective, the ecological capacity for settlement expansion within Lorestan Province is assessed, alongside the identification of the opportunities, capabilities, and constraints inherent in the region's land resources, thereby establishing a foundation for effective planning. The research utilizes a land capability analysis methodology based on an ecological framework developed through fuzzy land-use planning techniques. Among the myriad criteria and variables influencing land capability, three primary factors—agricultural potential, forestry, and urban-residential development—were scrutinized. Significant environmental and ecological potentials act as critical constraints on urban development. Approximately 94% of the province’s territory is deemed suitable for residential and industrial advancement; however, this statistic pertains exclusively to areas earmarked for development, while approximately 6% of the land exhibits insufficient ecological capacity to support such expansion. Consequently, it is imperative to enhance urban green infrastructure, foster biodiversity-oriented agricultural practices, and implement initiatives such as forest restoration to improve regional vegetation cover.
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