Summary:

Article based on an analysis of selected elements of agricultural production space in Tomice municipality located in the province Małopolska. The aim of the study is overall evaluation of measurable, environmental agricultural production space seams of area designated in the local spatial development plan. An analysis was based on quality and relevance of agricultural soils, soil protection category with the highest quality grades and soil moisture levels. The overall assessment of the elements allowed to determine the most valuable areas for agriculture and natural production. Another aspect concerned the designation of areas, which, due to their defective, can be allocated to non-agricultural purposes as the reserve land. The study of selected environmental elements of the agricultural production space based on basic GIS techniques. Analysis performed in the Quantum GIS.