RESULTS
Major trends in land use change patterns within the study area are outlined in the tables below. Our team also analyzed the data using statistical & spatial modeling techniques. See the peer-reviewed publication in Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment for more details.
Overview of Entire Study Area
Land Use Change Over Time: 1930s - 2000s
Figure 1. Top Ten Most Common Land Use Change Patterns within the Study Area
Figure 2. Top Ten Most Common Land Use Change Patterns by State
Figure 3. Top Ten Most Common Land Use Change Patterns by Vegetation Zone
Figure 4. Top Ten Most Common Land Use Change Patterns by Prime Farmland Designation
Cropland vs. Soil Capability
Non-Irrigated Soil Capability within Study Area [nirrcpl] |
Irrigated Soil Capability within Study Area [irrcpl] |
Findings
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