Baseline scenario Scenario-based land use modeling by using CLUE-S model
40 appropriate to represent the agreement and capable to explain the causality and
consequence between land-use changes and driving factors. The issue about data constraint is also found in this research. Although the
model has involved many variables in the processing and capable in depicting future land use distribution, there are some data that were not included in the analysis such
as land price. However, if the data is available, it might be has high correlation with other variables in this model. Some researchers argue that the shortage of data can
lead an error estimation of causative effects of driving factors related to the land use. However, involving many variables without knowing the significance of the
data will produce inaccurate model. It implies that too many variables is not necessarily in the land use model and when there are many data available, empirical
analysis can support the selection of factors that relevant in study area. Furthermore, Verburg 2004 states that the extent and characteristics of study area influences the
number of involved factor, where the large area requires a larger variety of driving factors to explain its behavior, whereas a few variables are needed in relatively
small area, for example in this study area. Related to the analysis scale, Verburg and Veldkamp 2004 state that land
use change modeling assessment is not restricted by specific scale and no single optimal scale is more important than others. According to this statement, it can be
concluded that the scale analysis in this research 50 m x 30 m raster grid resolution is relevant and appropriate for land use assessment in the area. However, the
application at a more detailed scale provides more possibilities to accommodate more detailed land use class and explore more specific location factor. The
advantage is that the research enables a more detailed simulation of the spatial and temporal dynamics and it provides more detailed information needed by
stakeholders. For example urban built-area is possible to be divided into more detailed land use classification such as industrial, commercial, and residential. The
behaviors of these land uses can be examined in the model. Moreover, it improves the possibility in understanding the specific problem in the area, for example to
study specific factors and processes in critical areas of upstream watershed zone. For planners and managers, more specific information could support in evaluating
spatial policies and management strategies.
41 There are also several limitations related to the method and findings of this
research, including justification in parameter settings and land use conversion elasticity that only based on local knowledge and interview with local community.
In the previous sub-chapter, it can be seen that in order to determine the temporal dynamic of the simulation by using reversibility of land use changes, three different
decision rules are used. To produce equal conversion behavior, the coefficient of elasticity is set in dimensionless range 0-1 to determine level of reversibility. The
elasticity of grassland area is 0.4, estate is 0.6, and forest is 0.4. Since there is no exact method in determining the elasticity level, empirical assessment of land use
behavior and multi-temporal observation then will be a major contribution in the improvement of the model.
Another issue is related to the reliability of driving factors involved in this model. The implicit assumption in such an approach is that the driving factors are
stable during the modeling time period and influence the dynamic of land use in the area. This assumption ignores the possibility of driving factors to change and their
effects to the land use change. For example the development of local road and additional facilities that may respond to changes in land use. The CLUE-S
framework is capable in involving dynamic driving factors as additional variables to assess future land use pattern, therefore, if data about new dynamic driving
factors are available, it could therefore be useful to improve the utility of scenarios.