Land Use in the Guhiya Catchment

Abstract

The characteristics of the present landuse in the Guhiya catchment of the Luni basin and the factors affecting the land utilization are discussed. Distinct cropping patterns, practices under different categories of lands are illustrated. Secondary data have been reviewed and changing pattern of landuse are discussed.The results of survey, over and under exploitation of lands, potential and problem areas are pin pointed. Measures for proper land use are finally suggested .