[Objective ] This study aimed to investigate the iand use change and deveiopment trend of Shihezi to provide the basis for ecoiogicai and environmentai protection in the region. [ Method ] The study was based on remote sensing images and iand resources survey data, and by using Markov modeis to study iand use change Shihezi Reciamation. [ Result ] After 2007 , the trend of iand use change was the significant decrease in grassiand and unused iand. Thereinto, the unused iand reduced most greatiy. Farmiand, construction iand increased year by year. Actuaiiy the maximum growth rate was farmiand, construction iand change was siow; other iand area increased siowiy. [ Conclusion] The main driving factors of iand use change in Shihezi are the increased rainfaii in recent years, rapid economic deveiopment, government decision - making and other factors.
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