Background and Aims: The increasing trend of land use change in recent years has caused irreparable damage to natural areas. The purpose of this article is the economic and social effects of the unauthorized change of use of lands and gardens in Iranian law.
Materials and Methods: This article is descriptive and analytical. The materials and data are also qualitative and data collection has been used.
Ethical Considerations: In this article, the originality of the texts, honesty and trustworthiness are observed.
Findings: Decrease in production of agricultural products and threat to food security, loss of vegetation, decrease in biodiversity, erosion and decrease in soil fertility, expansion of deserts and the occurrence of natural disasters and negative environmental consequences such as contamination of water and soil resources by polluting industries. Unauthorized, especially on the banks of rivers and sea coasts and areas adjacent to sources of drinking water and agriculture, and finally the gradual death of farmers is one of the most important economic effects of changing the use of lands and gardens.
Conclusion: Preservation of natural resources, environment and agricultural lands is essential and will guarantee sustainable development. In jurisprudence, the preservation of agriculture and the development of agriculture are emphasized as an important economic activity.