ZAGOSPODAROWANIE TERENÓW ZALEWOWYCH W GMINIE SZADEK
LAND USE WITHIN FLOOD HAZARD ZONE IN SZADEK COMMUNE

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this paper is the evaluation of land use in the areas exposed to flooding in Szadek commune, in respect of the potential loss of property. 1% water area was accepted as area exposed to floods, as designated in the Study of the conditions and directions of spatial development of Szadek commune. The assessment of tangible losses was carried out under the Regulation of the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Transport, Construction and Marine Economy, the Minister of Administration and Digitalization and the Minister of Internal Affairs as of 21 December 2012 on elaboration of flood hazard maps and flood risk maps. Potential losses were assessed on the basis of land use analysis, using Topographic Data Base. Land use and material damage were presented using GIS methods. It was found that, within areas exposed to floods, the highest material losses are generated by services, production and residential areas, located mainly along the Pichna and the Pisia rivers. The largest surface within surveyed region is occupied by areas free from buildings, i.e. grassland, arable land and forests (44%, 38%, 15%, respectively). The analysis of flood risk levels is of a great importance as it enables authorities to conduct a suitable anti-flood protection policy.

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