Geospatial and socio-spatial mapping for landscape resource planning and cultural heritage preservation in Malaysia
Rapid pace of urbanisation has brought forth a pressing concern – the potential attrition of landscape resources and cultural heritage attributes that define the nation's identity. Proper planning strategies for future development and preservation of the sites are pivotal to be observed for t...
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| Format: | Proceeding Paper |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus
2023
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/109953/7/109953_Geospatial%20and%20Socio-spatial%20Mapping%20for%20landscape%20resources.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/109953/ |
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| Summary: | Rapid pace of urbanisation has brought forth a pressing concern – the potential attrition of
landscape resources and cultural heritage attributes that define the nation's identity. Proper planning
strategies for future development and preservation of the sites are pivotal to be observed for the longevity
of the national landscape assets. In response, this study unveils the transformative potential of geospatial
and socio-spatial mapping as dynamic solutions for preserving local landscape resources and cultural
heritage attributes information for a better-informed decision-making. This study combines a multifaceted
methodology through GIS-based mapping and cultural mapping to comprehensively map and
document natural, cultural, and social attributes across five selected towns in Peninsular Malaysia. The
mapping outputs are then scored by using overlay analysis, suitability analysis, and content analysis to
evaluate the spatial-based conditions of the landscape resources and cultural heritage assets in the studied
areas. The study revealed that both spatial mapping approaches yield detailed spatial maps that help to
visualise the evaluation of site potentials and threats towards achieving balanced socio-environmental
planning. Through the fusion of geospatial and socio-spatial mapping, an effective strategy arises to
systematically safeguard landscape resources and cultural heritage amidst modernisation, facilitating wellinformed
decisions for future sustainable development. |
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