A Study of building slope map to serve development planning for agriculture and forestry of Dinh Hoa District, Thai Nguyen Province

The study used a system of topographic maps, worldwide elevation data (ASTER GDEM), MapInfo software and Vertical Mapper module to research and build slope map. The research results have built map system and slope data, including Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and slope map in the area of Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen province. Level of slope in the study area was determined from level I to level VI according to regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.