Abstract:

This research aims to identify the changes that have occurred in agricultural land in the area of the Western Line of the Hebron governorate. Spatial analysis of the change in the uses of agricultural land in the western line of the Hebron governorate during the years 2001,2011 and 2021 was conducted. The descriptive, analytical and cartographic approach was adopted during the study. We found that there is a slight change in the type of agricultural land due to several reasons. The most important of which is the urban sprawl as a result of the population increase witnessed in the country and the lack of awareness and interest in the agricultural sector. The study came out with many recommendations. Most importantly, we recommend that government institutions should work hard to benefit and use low lands for agricultural uses in projects that serve the population, and provide job opportunities for the unemployed. We recommend that Hebron Governorate and the Ministry of Agriculture should preserve the forests that are concentrated in Surif, Dura, Beit Amer, Beit Kahil, Halhul, Nuba and Beit Ula, as they constitute attractive views of the area. This can be done through educating the population and raising their awareness when using areas.