Cartografía de las coberturas y usos del suelo de la Marina Baixa (Alicante) para 1956, 1978 y 2000

The study of variations through time in land cover and land use as sources of information and geographical diagnosis, is due to many different factors: environmental, economical, social territorial planning (infrastructure, urban or farming planning), strategic research etc., and thus is a key element for decision makers. The analysis of the evolution of land cover and land use through time from a multidisciplinary point of view in the Marina Baixa allows for the evaluation of implemented policy as well as the anticipation of future planning policies. To this effect, we have developed a methodology of spatial data input and management, based on the use of Geographical Information Systems (G.I.S.) and aerial photographs.