The analytic hierarchy process as a means for integrated watershed management (original) (raw)

2003, Proceedings of the 1st …

Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) has emerged worldwide as the preferred model for watershed planning. IWM uses the watershed as the basic geographic planning unit while integrating social, economic, ecological and policy concerns with science to develop the best plan. Stakeholder input is key to successful IWM. However stakeholder participation can present problems when the public is uncertain or unclear about the IWM planning criteria. The Analytic Hierarchy Process is a decision method for assisting IWM because it treats planning criteria and criteria weighting in an open and explicit manner.

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