Land information system

A Land Information System (LIS) is a geographic information system for cadastral and land-use mapping, typically used by local governments.

A LIS consists of an accurate, current and reliable land record cadastre and its associated attribute and spatial data that represent the legal boundaries of land tenure and provides a vital base layer capable of integration into other geographic systems or as a standalone solution that allows data stewards to retrieve, create, update, store, view, analyze and publish land information.

Importance

 * 1) Land parcel is the basic unit for access and control of land, land use decisions.
 * 2) Current, reliable land information necessary for many public programs: land planning, infrastructure development and maintenance, environmental protection and resource management, emergency services, social service programs and so forth.
 * 3) LIS provides a base for land markets, development, and other economic activity.
 * 4) LIS helps in updating of the maps.
 * 5) Improves data accuracy and eliminates redundant data entry
 * 6) Streamlines and simplifies the land and lease management process