Land Optimal Allocation Using Integer Goal Programming

Optimal use of lands is important to preserve the natural resources. In this case Land use optimization approach can be useful. The purpose of this study is to develop an appropriate model for optimized land allocation. To determine the best land use combination in the study area, first amount of erosion and benefit attributes in every land use calculated, and then the integer goal programming model used to solve the multi0bjective optimization problem. Results showed that the current land uses areas are not optimized and it is necessary to change some land uses. Also the optimization results indicated that the area of allocated to gardens should be increased. Farther more the results confirm that using optimized model, erosion will decrease and benefit will increase meanwhile satisfy preferences of decision makers.