Analysis of suitable area for durian cultivation by using Geographic Information System, Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province.

Abstract

Abstract

            The purpose of this study was to analyze suitable areas for durian cultivation in Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, using the Geographic Information System by Index Model method. There were 7 criteria, arranged in order of importance, namely, soil suitability for durian cultivation, soil texture, soil drainage, temperature, land use and land cover, irrigation areas, and flooded areas. Calculated from the total area found that most of the areas were unsuitable for durian planting (75.35%) because they were forest areas. However, considering only areas with agricultural potential found that most of the areas were high suitable (53.12%), followed by moderate (20.53%), unsuitable (16.61%), and low (9.74%), respectively. Suitable for growing durian was on the east side of each sub-district. The Khlong Lan Phatthana sub-district had overall suitability more than others. Herein, there were villages that should support at a high level of 36.76%. The results of such analysis will be integrated with other policy information and recommendations, and lead to an approach to support the cultivation of durian as a new high-value economic crop for the community.