Land is a storehouse of minerals and raw materials for human use;
Land is an object of agricultural and industrial use on which food, fibre,
fuel and other biotic materials can be produced and fabrics and commercial
centres be constructed (production factor);
Land provides space for settlements, social and technical infrastructure
and recreation;
Land is a buffer or filter for chemical pollutants and a source and a sink
for greenhouse gases;
Land provides surface and ground water;
Land provides habitats for plants, animals and micro-organisms;
Land is a basis for livelihood and security (a place to stay);