The lack of knowledge on land use suitability and appropriate planning of its use have been a frequent reality causing negative impacts on the environment. In this way, the objective of this research was to determine land suitability, current land use and conflicts of use, seeking to contribute for the rational planning of the natural resources in the São João do Polêsine (SJP), RS. The environmental analysis was made through the integration of different plans of information as soils, relief, hydrography, agricultural suitability, land use and areas of permanent preservation (APP). SJP presents more than 50% of its area destined to agricultural activities, 14.8% of the SJP are framed as APP, with half of that area being used inadequately. The main problems of the county are related to the inadequate use of natural resources, without considering information regarding to the environmental legislation and land suitability, in the planning process.
soil survey; land suitability; land use conflicts; remote sensing; GIS
