Sains Malaysiana 43(3)(2014):
349–358
Landform
Classification for Site Evaluation and Forest Planning: Integration between
Scientific Approach and Traditional Concept
(Pengelasan Bentuk Muka Bumi bagi Tujuan Penilaian Kawasan dan Perancangan
Hutan: Integrasi antara Pendekatan Sains dan Konsep Tradisi)
AZITA AHMAD ZAWAWI13*, MASAMI SHIBA2& NOOR
JANATUN
NAIM
JEMALI1
1The United Graduate School of Agricultural
Sciences, Kagoshima University, 1-21-24, Korimoto, Kagoshima, 890-0065,
Japan
2Faculty of Agriculture, University of
the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara 903-0213, Okinawa
Japan
3Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Diserahkan: 29 Januari 2013/Diterima: 11 Julai 2013
ABSTRACT
In this paper, we present an automated classification method of landform
elements using an application of SAGA GIS software. The spatial
assessment was done on the Yambaru forest area (YFA) in the northernmost
part of Okinawa Island, Japan. This task is performed through the
detailed elevation grid analyses from DTM of YFA with a spatial scale of 10 × 10 m2 supported by The Geospatial Information Authority
of Japan. The classification has ten classes; high ridges, mid slope
ridges, upland drainage, upper slopes, open slopes, plains, valleys,
local ridges, midslope drainage and streams. Classes were defined
using the 'topographical position index' module and selected terrain
variables were integrated to vegetation data for site evaluation.
Information on terrain characteristics is very important to explain
geographical constraints and map variability of natural resources
in maintaining sustainable forest management as well as supporting
decision making processes. Taking this into account, we adapted
a traditional concept of forest terrain introduced by Sai On, a
council member of the Ryukyu Kingdom (former name of Okinawa Island)
when evaluating the potential site for forestry use.
Keywords: Automated; DTM; landform; Okinawa Island; SAGA
ABSTRAK
Dalam makalah ini, kami membentangkan kaedah pengelasan kawasan dan
unsur bentuk muka bumi dengan menggunakan aplikasi perisian SAGA
GIS. Penilaian reruang telah dijalankan ke atas kawasan
hutan Yambaru, yang terletak di bahagian utara Pulau Okinawa, Jepun.
Tugasan ini dijalankan melalui analisis terperinci grid ketinggian
muka bumi (DTM)
dengan skala 10 × 10 m2, yang disediakan oleh
Lembaga Penyebaran Maklumat Geospatial Jepun. Bentuk muka bumi telah
dibahagikan kepada sepuluh kelas. Maklumat mengenai ciri bentuk
muka bumi sesebuah kawasan adalah sangat penting bagi menerangkan
kekangan geografi yang wujud dan untuk pemetaan kepelbagaian sumber
semula jadi; sebagai salah satu langkah untuk mengekalkan pengurusan
hutan mapan selain menyokong proses pembuatan keputusan oleh pihak
berwajib. Dalam kajian ini, kami turut mengadaptasi konsep tradisi
pengelasan kawasan hutan yang telah diperkenalkan oleh Sai On, iaitu
seorang ahli majlis di kepulauan Ryukyus (nama asal bagi Pulau Okinawa).
Kata kunci: Automatis; bentuk muka bumi; DTM;
Pulau Okinawa; SAGA
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