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Determination of Optimal Zones for Forest Plantations in the State of Mexico Using Multi-Criteria Spatial Analysis and GIS
Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Department of Geography, University of Alcal
Department of Geography, University of Alcal
Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
- 1 Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
- 2 Department of Geography, University of Alcal
- 3 Department of Geography, University of Alcal
- 4 Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
- 5 Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
- 6 Faculty of Geography, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico
Journal of Geographic Information System·Volume 04 (2012)·Pages 204–218·Published 8 June 2012·DOI10.4236/jgis.2012.43025
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Abstract
This work aims to develop simulation models that allow locating adequate areas for forest plantations in the state of Mexico. It combines multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) techniques and geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze and simulate future scenarios for forest plantations under three major objectives: commercial production, restoration and protection, and agroforestry. Results demonstrate the potential of this method to integrate different variables of social, economic and environmental nature, and for solve some problems of forest activities and management by locating the most suitable areas for this forestal activity.
KeywordsMCEGISForest PlantationState of Mexico
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