Land suitability evaluation with a case map of Aceh Barat district

Abstract

This booklet was prepared after the December 2004 tsunami caused serious damage to agricultural land, soils and vegetation along the coastal areas of Aceh, Indonesia. The booklet is a guideline for the district government of Aceh Barat for spatial lay-outing of tree crops suitable for its coastal areas. Tree crop options considered in this booklet are based mainly on biophysical characteristics of land. The information is based on soil characteristics and climate data related to growth requirements of crops being evaluated. The land suitability classification is divided into Order, Class, Sub Class, and Unit. Order is the global land suitability group. Land suitability Order is divided into S (Suitable) and N (Not Suitable).