BELLEZA, JAZMIN SHANE B.

Land Administration and Management 01/25/24

BSGE 3B

Activity 1

I. Land and Land Administration

Land refers to the solid surface of the Earth, including soil, minerals, water, and any natural
features. It's a fundamental and finite resource. It is commonly referred to as "Real Estate". Lands
are administered crucially to provide foundation for a well-functioning society by ensuring
secure land tenure, transparent property rights, and effective management of land resources.
Land Administration involves the procedures of identifying, documenting, and distributing
information pertaining to land ownership, value, and usage, along with its associated resources.
This encompasses activities such as determining land rights and other characteristics, conducting
surveys and descriptions, documenting these details meticulously, and supplying pertinent
information to facilitate land markets.

Land is an essential and finite resource that serves a fundamental purpose in sustaining
human life and the environment. Being both valuable and limited, it emphasizes the necessity for
responsible land utilization, effective conservation practices, and the formulation of policies that
strike a balance between human needs and environmental sustainability. Due to this, Cadastres and
Land Registration plays an important role in ensuring these requirements. Every land
administration system should include some form of land registration, which is a process for
recording, and in some countries guaranteeing, information about the ownership of land. A
robust land administration system is essential for establishing order and stability in society. It
should ensure security not only for landowners and their associates but also for national and
international investors, lenders, traders, dealers, and governments. While land registration systems
often focus on safeguarding individual landowner interests, they simultaneously serve as
instruments for national land policy and mechanisms to promote economic development. As we
generally give lands importance, its resources should also be put to good effect. Land
management encompasses a variety of practices, policies, and strategies with the goal of ensuring
sustainable and balanced utilization of land to meet the requirements of society, the economy, and
the environment. Land management entails a diverse set of activities designed to maximize land
use efficiency while mitigating adverse effects.

A proficient land administration system offers numerous advantages that enhance the
overall progress, stability, and sustainability of societies. One of the paramount benefits is the
creation and assurance of secure land rights, affording individuals and communities legal
acknowledgment and safeguarding their property interests. Essentially, this minimizes land
disputes and conflicts, fostering peace and harmony in society. Well-maintained land records
additionally enhance the efficiency of collecting land and property taxes. Furthermore, it
contributes to the enhancement of urban planning and infrastructure development. Notably,
effective land administration guarantees the protection and security of state lands.