A Multitarget Land Use Change Simulation Model Based on Cellular Automata and Its Application

Table 2

Classification of land use types.

Land use type	Meaning
Agricultural land (A)	Refers to land directly used for agricultural production, including cultivated land, garden land, and grassland.
Construction land (B)	Refers to the land used for construction of the buildings and structures, including land for commercial service, industry, mining, warehouse, residential, public management, public service, transportation, and special demands.
Unused land (U)	Refers to untapped forests, land less disturbed by human activity, and other lands except agricultural and construction land.
Conservation land (S)	Refers to the water surface of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, tidal flat swamps, and so forth.