Trends in coastal development and land cover change: The case of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

摘要: Current land cover and development in the coastal zone of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is assessed this paper. It looks at, detail, historic changes over time for two sites. The KZN has continues to undergo rapid due a number causes, including population growth, social economic climate induced factors. results presented indicate that very high proportion already densely developed, with much it unevenly distributed. argued urgent management interventions are needed order ensure long-term sustainability coast, ecosystem services delivers provide protection developments built zone. new South African Integrated Coastal Management Act provides framework within which can be achieved.