Describe land use types in sufficient detail for subsequent analysis.
Select land qualities and land characteristics to be used in comparisons of land use requirements with land.
Map the land units and determine their relevant land characteristics and qualities.
Set limiting values to land use requirements, to be used for determining class limits for land
suitability. Take into account sustainability and the ratio of benefits to inputs.
Match land use with land:
- compare land use requirements with land qualities or characteristics to determine provisional land suitability classes;
- consider modifications to land use types, in order that they become better suited to the land;
- consider land improvements that could make the land better suited to the land use.
Map land suitability for each land use type.
Plan for research needed: additional surveys, research by outside agencies or within the land use plan.