Mapping Forest Landscape Multifunctionality Using Multicriteria Spatial Analysis
2019
Navalho, Isabel | Alegria, Cristina(Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco Centro de Estudos de Recursos Naturais, Ambiente e Sociedade Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento) | Roque, Natália | Quinta-Nova, Luís(Universidade de Aveiro Geobiociências, Geoengenharias e Geotecnologias Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento)
ABSTRACT This paper presents a GIS methodological approach for mapping forest landscape multifunctionality. The aims of the present study were: (1) to integrate and prioritize production and protection functions by multicriteria spatial analysis using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP); and (2) to produce a multifunctionality map (e.g., production, protection, conservation and recreation) for a forest management unit. For this, a study area in inner Portugal occupied by forest and with an important protection area was selected. Based on maps for functions identified in the study area, it was possible to improve the scenic value and the biodiversity of the landscape to mitigate fire hazard and to diversify goods and services. The developed methodology is a key tool for producing maps for decision making support in integrated landscape planning and forest management.
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