The Role of Tourism in the Destination's Land use Alterations(Case study: Markazi District of Noshahr County,Mazandaran province)

Land use has main importance in tourism planning. So, tourism affected by environmental changes. Conservation of natural resources is necessary for tourism stability. The aim of this research is investigation of tourism influences on land use alteration in the Markazi District of Noshar County as an important destination for inbound and domestic tourism in the north of Iran. The methodological approach of research was descriptive and analytical - Satellite image, topographic map and interviews have been used. The results indicated that Tourism has been changed land use in the studied area deeply. Farmlands and beaches were more affected by tourism which due to natural and touristic resources.