National Environmental Act 1980 · As enacted · Part IV · Environmental Management
16. Land Use Scheme
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The Land Use Scheme formulated under section 15
may include—
a scientifically adequate land inventory and classifica-tion system ;
a determination of present land uses, the extent to which such land is utilized, under utilized or rendered idle or abandoned
;
a compehensive and accurate determination of the adaptability of land for community development, agriculture, industry or commerce ;
identification of areas having important historic, cultural, or aesthetic value where uncontrolled development could result in irreparable damage
;
a method for exercising control by the Government over the use of land in areas where environment control is deemed necessary
; and
a policy for influencing the location of new areas for the resettlement of persons and the methods for assuring appropriate controls over the use of land in and around such areas.
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