Integrating a participatory process with a GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis for protected area zoning in China

Zhang, Zhiming; Sherman, Ruth E.; Yang, Zi‐Jiang; Wu, Ruidong; Wang, Wenli; Mei, Yuxia; Yang, Guihua; Ou, Xiaokun

doi:10.1016/j.jnc.2012.12.006

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“…The Brazilian Forest Code requires that rivers have a permanent preservation range in their surroundings (BRASIL, 2012). In addition, Zhang et al (2013) found many endangered species along the streams and rivers in a protected area.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Locations with higher altitudes have flora and fauna that are little modified by human action due to the difficulty of access (IBAMA, 2002) Paved Roads According to Zhang et al (2013), paved roads cause direct and indirect impacts on the ecosystem and the landscape. Direct impacts involve the loss of habitat and forest area.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Using a multi-criteria analysis, Zhang et al (2013) develop a zoning study for a park in China, dividing it into five zones, where those destined for greater conservation (zones 1 and 2) amount to 71% of the park's total area. Hajehforoosshnia et al (2011) conduct a zoning study for a protected area in Iran, using multicriteria analysis and MOLA, and the area destined for conservation only is approximately 70% of the park.…”

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“…The defined zones receive specific strategic management methods and land use standards according to their objectives. These uses typically consist of strict nature conservation actions for areas designated as protected and of controlled levels of human activities in other areas (BRASIL, 2000;GENELETTI;van DUREN, 2008;ZHANG et al, 2013).…”

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“…The combination of the Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) and MultiObjective Land Allocation (MOLA) tools of the IDRISI software program allows the zoning of a CU based on a set of preferences, criteria, and indicators to be developed and provides the resolution of land use and occupation conflict issues through the visualisation and mapping of areas (MARINONI, 2004;HAJEHFOROOSHNIA et al, 2011). However, there is still a need for more detailed case studies that illustrate the steps and the use of such methods for performing effective zoning that can be applied in various contexts (ZHANG et al, 2013).…”

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Defining Priority Zones for Conservation and Ecotourism in a Protected Area

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-With the objective of promoting nature conservation, this study proposes an environmental zoning for a protected area that contains part of the remaining Atlantic Forest, a global hotspot that is home to several endangered species of flora and fauna. Conflicting therewith, the protected area is an important tourist attraction in the region and receives many visitors throughout the year. For the zoning preparation, the main factors and constraints of each objective (ecotourism and conservation) are established, and a multicriteria analysis is used, in addition to the MOLA (Multi-Objective Land Allocation) algorithm, to establish the most suitable areas for each use. Extreme protection areas are defined through the intersection of endemic vegetation and soils and altitudes above 1,500 m. Thus, a fraction of 18% is obtained for extreme protection, 59% for conservation, and 23% for areas destined for ecotourism development. The results demonstrate the advantages of using these methods, due to their simplicity, which can support administrators in planning the protected area. The zoning is in accordance with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recommendation because the conservation area corresponds to approximately 77% of the park area, reinforcing the suitability and applicability of the methodology that is used for the zoning of a protected area.Keywords: GIS; Preservation area; Zoning. DEFINIÇÃO DE ZONAS PRIORITÁRIAS PARA A CONSERVAÇÃO E ECOTURISMO EM UMA ÁREA PROTEGIDARESUMO -Neste trabalho foi proposto um zoneamento para uma área protegida, que tem como missão a conservação da natureza e contém parte da Mata Atlântica residual, um hotspot mundial, que abriga diversas espécies da fauna e flora ameaçadas de extinção. Conflitando-se a esse uso, a área protegida é um importante atrativo turístico da região e recebe muitos visitantes ao longo do ano. Para a elaboração do zoneamento, foram estabelecidos os principais fatores e restrições de cada objetivo (ecoturismo e conservação) e utilizouse de uma análise multicritério e do algoritmo MOLA (Multi-Objective Land Allocation) para estabelecer as áreas mais adequadas a cada uso. Foram estipuladas áreas de proteção extrema, através de uma interseção entre solos e vegetação endêmicas e altitudes superiores a 1500 m. Assim, obteve-se uma fração de 18% para as áreas destinadas a proteção extrema, 59% para a conservação e 23% para as destinadas ao desenvolvimento do ecoturismo. Os resultados explicitaram as vantagens da utilização desses métodos dada a sua simplicidade, podendo auxiliar os gestores no planejamento da área protegida. O zoneamento obtido está de acordo com a recomendação da IUCN, visto que a área de conservação correspondeu à aproximadamente 77% da área do parque, reforçando a adequabilidade e aplicabilidade da metodologia empregada para o objetivo de zoneamento de área protegidas.Palavras-chave: SIG; Área de preservação; Zoneamento.

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The European landscape is changing and new opportunities for conservation are arising. The main driver of this change is an unprecedented shift in agricultural practices that started in the mid-twentieth century. As a result, shepherds and small-scale farmers release nearly 1 million ha of land from agriculture, each year. Although land abandonment is often seen as a major socio-economic problem, it could also be an opportunity for a new rural development based on nature and wild values. This idea can be further enhanced by the comeback of a number of iconic wildlife species, by an increased network of protected areas, by better legislation and enforcement, and a more favourable environment policy. Rewilding Europe responds to these major changes in the European landscape by ceasing this opportunity for both the European natural heritage and Europeans. The initiative aims to rewild 1 million ha of land by 2022, creating ten wildlife and wilderness areas all across Europe. Besides the ecological benefits of rewilding abandoned landscapes, wild values can create new opportunities for entrepreneurship in these areas, while a restored and preserved wildlife will attract many visitors to watch, enjoy and experience the wild. Ultimately, a large-scale shift in land use across Europe towards wilder nature and innovative ways to use this resource for employment and subsistence could be achieved, thus turning threats and problems into opportunities.

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Integrating a participatory process with a GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis for protected area zoning in China

Cited by 83 publications

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Defining Priority Zones for Conservation and Ecotourism in a Protected Area

Defining Priority Zones for Conservation and Ecotourism in a Protected Area

Rewilding European Landscapes

Rewilding Europe: A New Strategy for an Old Continent

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