MORPHOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNA-SANA CANTON RELIEF AS SPATIAL PLANNING FACTOR

Abstract

In preparation of spatial plans a significant place belongs to geomorphologic characteristics of the given area. With analysis of general geomorphologic characteristics, the particular relief units and their elements are distinguished, by which global and specific characteristics of relief may be noticed. This reflects on the level of complexity of the analysis of geomorphologic features in the spatial plan, and with proper evaluation of macro-relief characteristics of the observed area, a high level of valorisation of their values is achieved. For the purpose of analysis of morphological features of the Una-Sana Canton relief, the following quantitative geomorphologic methods are applied: analysis of hypsometric relations, analysis of slopes, analysis of vertical diversity of relief and analysis of expositions. Results of the analysis indicate to a high level of dependence of distribution of settlements and economic activities on morphologic features of relief, as well as on futher opportunities of spatial development of the Canton.