Land use systems and their impact on environment. An attempt at a classification

The scope and degree of land transformation depends on the system of land use by man. Therefore research on land use systems is of considerable importance, both for better knowledge of resulting processes as well as for more rational land management. To start such research a classification of land use systems is necessary. The paper presents an attempt at such a classification, preceded by an information on the studies carried on in the past as well as an explanation of reasons why such an attempt has been made, followed by the discussion of possible criteria, methods and techniques of land use systems identification.