Von Thunen's Model of Land Use, Schemes and Mind Maps of Forestry

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Von Thunen’s Model of

Land Use

Background

• Model made based off observations in 1826 by J.H Von Thunen
• Von Thunen based observations off patterns in where agriculture is grown and where people live.
• This model explains the development of agricultural towns and cities.

The Model

• At the heart of the model is the city, where the people live and work.
• Primarily where agricultural products are brought to be sold

Layer 1: Urban Center/Market

Layer 3: Forestry

• Ring of trees to provide building materials and firewood
• Model produced before widespread use of coal
• Located close for easy transportation

Layer 4: Grains/Field Crops

• Large scale farms that allow for Grain production and large herds of animals - Grains much lighter and easier to transport

Von Thunen’s Modified Model

Uses of Von Thunen’s Model

• Von Thunen model useful generalizing agriculture patterns - Opens up discussion to merits and changes in agriculture - Displays connection of city and agricultural patterns
• Displays balance between land costs and transportation costs