A Development of Environmental Capacity Estimation Model Using the National Environmental Assessment Indicators

Lee, Chong-Soo · Lee, Woo-Kyun  ·  Jeon, Seong-Woo

Abstract
 Land resources should be managed not only for human utilizations but also for environmental preservation. Based on that, environmental capacity should be estimated in both environmental and developmental ways.
This study was performed for developing an estimation model for relative environmental capacity, considering both Development Tolerance Index(DTI), which shows environmental and ecological conservation value and is based on national environmental assessment indicators of the Korea Ministry of Environment, and Development Attractiveness Index(DAl), which shows topographical characteristics and geographical accessibility.
The relative environmental capacity in this study can be helpful to coping with the conflict in planning and managing the use of land resources. The relative environmental capacity in this study, however, did not include either environmental or ecological sensitivity of land resources. This limitation should be solved through further research.

 

Keywords: Environmental Capacity, National Environmental Assessment Indicators, Development Tolerance Index, Development Attraction Index