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geology in environmental planning research

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The geological investigation is a very important factor for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) study for any development project.

The major objectives of this geological investigation are to identify existing surface and sub-surface geological condition of selected locations for the main structures of the project, to describe stability condition of soil overburden and the bedrock, to analyze geological hazard situation of the area and to recommend appropriate precautionary measures to mitigate anticipated environmental impacts due to unfavorable geological conditions.

We will consider the planning process and the determinants of land use then examine how the treatment of geologic hazards and resources can be effectively included in land-use planning.

In planning for land use, the natural environment can be most effectively dealt with if the planner understands the aggregate of landforms that make up the landscape, as well as the natural processes which bring about change.

Besides, the planner should understand the particular relevance of the features and processes to land-use planning. Finally, the planner must know when to view a feature as a resource and when to view it as a hazard.