Assessment of Recreational Potential of National Land in the Central Part of Dorud-Borujerd Basin, Lorestan Province

Investigation and analysis of environmental potential prevent obstacles and problems in tourism development and the destruction of the environment. Today, industrialization, urban development, and increased preoccupation with life have led to significant demand for natural environments and, of course, the need for recreation. In this study, to evaluate recreational potential, the central part of Dorud-Broudjerd basin with various potentials and environmental resources such as sufficient water, favorable climatic conditions, vegetation, communication infrastructure, and natural and human phenomena beings attracted to tourism have been studied. The descriptive-analytical research method has been used in various sections of field studies. Tools such as topographic maps 1: 25000, geology 1: 100000, climatic data and water resources, vegetation, maps and soil samples for laboratory studies, satellite images, Google Earth images, and Arc GIS software for Spatial analysis have been exerted. Using the guidelines and standards of the Organization of Forests and Rangelands of the country, the ecological model as a basic model, and experts' opinions to change the threshold of variables taking into account local conditions, areas with extensive recreational potential concentrated in national lands Determined. The results showed that the study area has more potential for extensive recreation than concentrated recreation, so 7581 hectares have the first competence of extensive recreation, and 666 hectares have the first competence of concentrated recreation. Also, lands prone to extensive recreation correspond to hilly units with outcrops and without rock outcrops in the eastern and northern parts. Plain land units are the most suitable area for developing concentrated recreation south of the study area.