Land Use in Angola: Agriculture, Mining, Conservation, and Urban Growth

1. Agriculture

• Subsistence farming – Cassava, maize, sweet potatoes, vegetables for local food needs.
• Commercial farming – Cash crops for export: coffee, cotton, sisal, sugarcane.

2. Forestry & Logging

Valuable timber (mahogany, teak, ebony) harvested/exported; deforestation and unsustainable practices are concerns.

3. Livestock Grazing

Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs; traditional nomadic patterns.

4. Mining & Extraction

Diamonds (primary), oil, natural gas, iron ore, copper, gold; environmental impacts.

5. Urban Development

Residential, commercial, industrial expansion (e.g., Luanda).

6. Conservation & Protected Areas

National parks (Iona, Quiçama) preserve biodiversity/habitats.

Land use shaped by climate, soil, water, infrastructure; government regulates for sustainability.