Resumen

MORA, Rolando  y  GRANADOS, Raquel. Zoning based on denudational processes of the Cruz River watershed, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica: Recommendations to improve the spatial management. Rev. Geol. Amér. Central [online]. 2014, n.50, pp.99-111. ISSN 0256-7024.

The zoning of the Cruz River watershed was performed using a combination of geological, geomorphological and topographic information, and the results of the calculation of the probability of landslide occurrence. With the results of this investigation a proposal of recommended land use is presented and suggestions are forwarded to the Local Government in relation to the granting of building permits in the various sectors.

Palabras clave : Natural hazards; prevention; zoning; landslides; risk management.

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