Comparing Two Multi-Criteria Methods for Prioritizing Wetland Restoration and Creation Sites Based on Ecological, Biophysical and Socio-Economic Factors

Darwiche-Criado, Nadia; Sorando, Ricardo; Eismann, Silvia G.; Comı́n, Francisco A.

doi:10.1007/s11269-017-1572-2

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“…Once the variables are determined, each sub-class is reclassified to scores (or ranks) based on its suitability to wetland restoration. Then, each criterion is weighted ranging from lowest to highest suitability based on their relative importance (Darwiche-Criado et al, 2017;Sivakumar & Ghosh, 2016). Odgaard et al (2017) accounted for variables in their rankings which they believed were undervalued in previous wetland reconstruction projects.…”

Section: Wetland Indices -Methodological Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wetland restoration involves returning a landscape back into some form of its natural condition (Klemas, 2011). The purpose of a wetland restoration project may be for any of the following reasons: creating new habitat, increasing water retention, decreasing sediment, or diminishing nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural inputs (Darwiche-Criado, et al, 2017). Wetland restoration can involve the removal of fill and invasive plants, elevation grading, creation of appropriate channels, and the introduction of new vegetation.…”

Section: Restorationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A study by Horvath et al (2017) conducted in the contiguous United States, an indicator of PWA (Potential Wetland Area) was created using poorly drain soils, low relief landscape, and existing wetlands as the criteria (Horvath et al, 2017). Other wetland index studies also prioritized slope, proximity to watercourses, agricultural land, groundwater levels, soil permeability, availability of public lands, and socio-economic factors (Darwiche-Criado et al, 2017;Huang et al, 2010;Sivakumar & Ghosh, 2016). White & Fennessy (2005) included existing wetlands to increase size and connectivity of habitats as well as to further control point-source pollution.…”

Section: Wetland Indices -Potential Variablesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To normalize the pixel values for all 7 variables, each raster was reclassified to a ranking system of 0-4 (from least to most suitable for wetland reconstruction, respectively). Ranking was determined by referencing relevant literature on appropriate biophysical properties for wetland reconstruction (Darwiche-Criado et al, 2017;Horvath et al, 2017;Odgaard et al, 2017;Sivakumar & Ghosh, 2016;White & Fennessy, 2005).…”

Section: Rankingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Wetlands require flat or gently sloping topography in order for water to collect (Darwiche-Criado et al, 2017;Horvath et al, 2017;White & Fennessy, 2005). Most slope values in the study area met this criterion.…”

Section: Rankingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Multi-Criteria Index For Wetland Reconstruction Site Suitability In Ontario's Mixedwood Plains

Medland¹

2021

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Significant wetland loss in Ontario has resulted in the loss of important ecosystem services which help to mitigate the effects of global change. This research aimed to create a multi-criteria index for identifying where suitable sites for wetland reconstruction are spatially distributed in Ontario’s Mixedwood Plains. The index is intended as a decision-making tool for reaching wetland reconstruction goals such as those outlined by the Ontario MNRF’s plan to restore historically lost wetland area and function. By incorporating ecosystem services, the index will indicate areas where wetlands would be most beneficial. The resulting index generated a raster with a range of suitability based on seven criteria. Soil drainage and Agriculture were the most important criteria and weighed most heavily in the index. Overlay analysis indicated that suitable sites were clustered in areas which had historically undergone wetland loss or are areas of existing wetlands.

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Section: Wetland Indices -Methodological Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Restorationmentioning

confidence: 99%