Land Use: Home
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In this Guide
This guide is intended to support exploration and research of land use issues. Land use is related to many disciplines, including Geography, Urban Studies & Planning, Environmental Science, Policy Studies, and more. Use the green tabs at the top of this page to navigate through the guide, or use the links below.
- Reference Works - Find encyclopedias, handbooks, and guidelines related to land use.
- Books & eBooks - Find books and browsing areas for books.
- Articles & More - Find recommended databases for article searching on land use topics.
- Government Agencies & Organizations - Find local, regional, and federal agencies regulating and interested in land use, as well as organizations.
- Maps & GIS - Find local, regional, and federal mapping tools and GIS data sources.
- Historical Research - Find resources for historical research on land use.
- Citing Sources - Find resources to help you properly cite your sources.
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