The Utilization of Relative Development Index in the Assessment of Land Use in Czechia 1845-2000

Abstract

Relative development index is used for comparison of long term period (1845-2000) and transitional period (1990-2000) in all territory of Czechia using three different categories: arable land, built up areas and remaining areas.

Keywords

• land use change
• comparison of two periods
• transitional and long-term