Introduction: Changes in land use and/or land cover (LULC) are associated with many socio-
economic and physical environmental factors. Due to the multiplicity and diversity of
variables involved and drivers that cause changes, the prediction of future conditions of
LULC patterns is complex and faces many uncertainties. Meanwhile, environmental and
development planners need to consider clearly how their current decisions may shape the
future structure of the landscape. Therefore, in the policy-making and planning process …