A GIS-based approach for land-use allocation decision making in Mexico: A case study in the Ejido Zenzontla and indigenous community of Cuzalapa |
Posted on:2004-07-09 | Degree:M.Sc | Type:Thesis |
University:University of Guelph (Canada) | Candidate:Chart, Edward Henderson | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2469390011962903 | Subject:Environmental Sciences |
Abstract/Summary: | |
This thesis is an investigation of the Idrisi multi-objective decision making module (MOLA) in preparing land allocation models for rural communities within the Sierra de Manantlan Biosphere Reserve in Jalisco, Mexico. This region of Mexico is a microcosm for current problems in implementing sustainable development policies. The step wise participatory approach conducted using a spatial database lends itself to these complex situations. Results from this research suggest that with the data available currently in the region a variety of landuse allocations can be generated which can provide the local decision makers with meaningful landuse alternatives. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Decision, Mexico |
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