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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
16
Issue
4
Date
1/1/1986

Article Facts

Title
Comparative Analysis of Land Evaluation Systems for Douglas County
DOI
10.2190/BD6C-N1TC-3J6C-G2XQ
Authors
  • Donna Luckey
  • Michael N. DeMers
Pages
259-278
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Comparative Analysis of Land Evaluation Systems for Douglas County

Donna Luckey
Michael N. DeMers

DOI: 10.2190/BD6C-N1TC-3J6C-G2XQ

Abstract

The USDA Soil Conservation Service LESA system is evaluated and analyzed in two phases. First, using ten years of building permits in two targeted zones in Douglas County, Kansas, a variety of LESA structures are compared. Redundant factors and the impact of different weighting systems are examined. Phase Two follows with a systematic method to determine the Site Assessment factors and their interactions. Results indicate that certain evaluation structures are more reliably consistent and that the systematic approach in Phase Two improves LESA considerably. In addition, it is concluded that the final grading mechanism needs attention, to assure proper protection. Planners are cautioned to consider these issues when implementing LESA for their area.

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