Land use planning at different levels and what u think which level is more important, why
National level
• land-use policy: balancing the competing demands for land among different
sectors of the economy food production, tourism, housing , roads, industry
• national development plans and budget: project identification and the allocation of resources for development
District level
District level refers not necessarily to administrative districts but also to land
areas that fall between national and local levels. Development projects are
often at this level, where planning first comes to grips with the diversity of
the land and its suitability to meet project goals. When planning is initiated
nationally, national priorities have to be translated into local plans. Conflicts
between national and local interests will have to be resolved. The kinds of
issues tackled at this stage include:
• the siting of developments such as new settlements, forest plantations and
irrigation schemes;
• the need for improved infrastructure such as water supply, roads and
marketing facilities;
• the development of management guidelines for improved kinds of land use
on each type of land.