Analyzing the Development Levels of Combating Desertification Operations Using Scalogram Model (Case Studies: Cities of Yazd Province)

One of the main goals of de-desertification projects are reducing poverty and removing discrimination between different regions. Determination and analysis of current status of desertification in different regions is the first step in processing of regional sustainable development, and determination of deficiencies and problems. For this aim this analytical study was conducted to determine the development levels of desertification indices of Yazd province using Scalogram model. And after the formation of the matrix of terrain mapping units and estimate the ultimate value, the first, layers were provided by ArcView, and the results of ranking of cities were presented in the form of development map. The results showed that the cities of Abarkooh, Bafgh have almost the best condition respectively, and Yazd, Taft, Mehriz and Khatam are the poorest cities. With regard to the distribution of effective potential sources there is a large gap between cities of Yazd province from view point of planning and implementation of desertification projects. Therefore, it is suggested that the obtained results and ranking should be considered in budgeting and planning process for future cities development in terms of desertification.