Step 3. Analyse the problems
After the previous focus on discussion, terms of reference and preparation,
Step 3 is the first to involve the detailed technical aspects of land-use
planning. It is a big step. First, the existing land-use situation has to be
analysed and compared with the development goals; to do this requires the
identification of land units and land-use systems. Next, problems with the
present land use must be identified, including their nature and severity.
Finally, the causes of these problems must be analysed.