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A blueprint for a methodology to balance land-use in semi-natural areas

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  • Giancarlo Maria Chiarenza

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I investigated the effectiveness of a multi-criteria decision analysis process in integrating the study of community composition, aimed to allow sustainable use of semi-natural habitats. Weighted linear combination identified the suitability for recreational use and conservation potential of different sectors of the study area, obtained respectively from questionnaires and the examination of plant biodiversity. After assessing human impacts, I created a compromise scenario using a multi-objective land allocation method. I found a positive relationship between the most frequented areas and the presence of anthropogenic vegetation, but a negative relationship with biodiversity. My method effectively detected human presence hotspots and highlighted the most vulnerable areas. Therefore, multi-criteria decision analysis, used alongside plant ecology expertise, can successfully promote balanced land-use planning, especially in highly frequented regions with significant natural features.

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  • Giancarlo Maria Chiarenza, 2020. "A blueprint for a methodology to balance land-use in semi-natural areas," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 63(12), pages 2246-2264, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:63:y:2020:i:12:p:2246-2264
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2020.1717934
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