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Land Use Capability (LUC) Map 2002

Abstract:

Each polygon was classified on a discrete scale from 1 to 8. Class 1 land is best for sustained agricultural production, while class 8 land has severely limited uses (Froude, 1999). Classes 1 to 4 are considered suitable for multiple land uses including arable cropping, while classes 5 to 7 are only suitable for pastoral grazing and forestry. Class 8 is not suitable for any productive use. LUC subclasses and units further classify land based on dominant limitation and management requirements. (Motu restricted dataset 3.)

Data Source: Landcare Research.

Year: 2010

Data Access:

Restricted dataset.

Uses of data in Motu research:

Todd, Maribeth and Suzi Kerr. 2009. “How Does Changing Land Cover and Land Use in New Zealand relate to Land Use Capability and Slope?” Motu Working Paper 09-17.

Detailed documentation:

Download Motu dataset documentation (.pdf 101KB)