obtained on the land capability map through a slope-geology - vegetation 
interpretation are similar to those presented on the soil study; although 
the later is more detailed. However, the more detailed soil units can 
actually be grouped under similar classes of potential land use. 
Finally, it should be emphasised that the main information regarding 
the present study were drawn out of a conventional airphoto survey at a scale 
of 1/50000. Landsat imagery was utilized only. to assess the large habitat 
classes and to update the current land use. Perhaps the next generation 
of earth resources satellite, which will provide a better ground resolution 
and stereoscopic possibilities, will enable such land capability studies to be 
undertaken with data from space. 
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