CLASSIFICATION OF LAND BASED ON USES

There are two major classifications of land based on uses. These are:

(a) Agricultural Land: Agricultural land include:

• Land for crop production.
• Livestock production.
• Fisheries.

Note: Crop production, livestock production and fisheries can be grouped as farming or agricultural purpose.

• Forestry.
• Wildlife conservation.

(b) Non-Agricultural Land: The following are non-agricultural uses of land:

• Industrial or factory use.
• Construction of building (Residential purposes).
• Mining.
• Sports centres eg stadia, race course, golf course.
• Recreational purpose, e.g parks.
• Markets.
• Worship places e.g churches, mosques, shrine.
• Transportation, e.g railway, airports and roads.
• Cemeteries.
• Commercial purpose, e.g banks and warehouse.