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This paper discusses the importance of natural resources in land use planning, focusing on their significance and the reasons for studying and classifying them[1]. By identifying natural resources at the beginning of the planning process, communities can determine where development is most appropriate, avoiding unintended consequences and guiding the plan accordingly. Natural resources should be protected, restored, and preserved through inventory and surveying, as well as management of lands and resources. The concept of land use, which is the final result of a regional plan, is based on natural resources. The types of plans and standards used in the land use plan are crucial, as is the importance of land management in land use and the success of the regional plan. The study emphasizes that natural resources are the basis for developing a land use map and regional plan, with inventorying and resource management being key to creating a balanced and comprehensive regional plan. The Al-Ghab Plain has been attracting development projects since the mid-20th century, leading to scattered population centers and high growth rates. The lack of spatial balance in the distribution of these projects has led to encroachment on agricultural lands and conversion to residential use, depleting many of the resources they contain. This research aims to evaluate the spatial suitability of the comprehensive development project for the Al-Ghab Plain through a spatial analytical methodology that seeks to preserve natural resources represented by agricultural lands and forest forests while not building at their expense. It also aims to develop a vision for the distribution of projects in the most appropriate locations given the characteristics of the place.