Applied geography is based on the theories and methods of geography and is the extension of pure academic geography,induding two important stages of evaluation and implementation.Value andlysis plays a great role in applied geography.In the West counties,the research fields of applied geography are:(1) environment and natural resources;(2) planning and construction;(3)culture and society.Some various characteristics of research work include:closely cooperating with government and enterprises;focusing on the solution,of actual wnd pressing issues;laying a special emphasis on regional stadies an...