Chapter 4. Natural Factors in Environmental Planning
- James K. Lein
Published Online: 14 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470999233.ch4
Copyright © 2003 by Blackwell Science Ltd
Book Title
Integrated Environmental Planning
Additional Information
How to Cite
Lein, J. K. (ed) (2008) Natural Factors in Environmental Planning, in Integrated Environmental Planning, Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470999233.ch4
Editor Information
Department of Geography, Ohio University
Publication History
- Published Online: 14 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 21 AUG 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632043460
Online ISBN: 9780470999233
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- environmental planning;
- natural factors;
- geologic controls;
- metamorphic rocks;
- erosion control
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
The Relevance of Environmental Information
The Role of Natural Factors in Planning
Assessing the Physical Environment
Geologic Controls
Geomorphic Controls
Topographic Controls
Soil Considerations in Planning
Climatic and Hydrologic Considerations
Biotic and Ecological Considerations
Natural Hazard Considerations
Physical Systems and Design
Summary
Focusing Questions