Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment

This paper describes an application of multiple criteria analysis (MCA) in assessing criteria and indicators adapted for a particular forest management unit. The methods include: ranking, rating, and pairwise comparisons. These methods were used in a participatory decision-making environment where a...

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Main Authors: Mendoza, G.A., Prabhu, Ravi
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2000
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18244
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description This paper describes an application of multiple criteria analysis (MCA) in assessing criteria and indicators adapted for a particular forest management unit. The methods include: ranking, rating, and pairwise comparisons. These methods were used in a participatory decision-making environment where a team representing various stakeholders and professionals used their expert opinions and judgements in assessing different criteria and indicators (C&I), and how suitable and applicable they are to a forest management unit. A forest concession located in Kalimantan, Indonesia, was used as the site for the case study. Results from the study show that the multi-criteria methods are effective tools that can be used as structured decision aids to evaluate, prioritise, and select sets of C&I for a particular forest management unit. Ranking and rating approaches can be used as a screening tool to develop an initial list of C&I. Pairwise comparison, on the other hand, can be used as a finer filter to further reduce the list. In addition to using these three MCA methods, the study also examines two commonly used group decision-making techniques; the Delphi method and the nominal group technique. Feedback received from the participants indicates that the methods are transparent, easy to implement, and provide a convenient environment for participatory decision-making.
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spelling CGSpace182442025-01-24T14:12:33Z Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment Mendoza, G.A. Prabhu, Ravi criteria analysis assessment methodology decision making forest management indicators participation case studies This paper describes an application of multiple criteria analysis (MCA) in assessing criteria and indicators adapted for a particular forest management unit. The methods include: ranking, rating, and pairwise comparisons. These methods were used in a participatory decision-making environment where a team representing various stakeholders and professionals used their expert opinions and judgements in assessing different criteria and indicators (C&I), and how suitable and applicable they are to a forest management unit. A forest concession located in Kalimantan, Indonesia, was used as the site for the case study. Results from the study show that the multi-criteria methods are effective tools that can be used as structured decision aids to evaluate, prioritise, and select sets of C&I for a particular forest management unit. Ranking and rating approaches can be used as a screening tool to develop an initial list of C&I. Pairwise comparison, on the other hand, can be used as a finer filter to further reduce the list. In addition to using these three MCA methods, the study also examines two commonly used group decision-making techniques; the Delphi method and the nominal group technique. Feedback received from the participants indicates that the methods are transparent, easy to implement, and provide a convenient environment for participatory decision-making. 2000 2012-06-04T09:06:14Z 2012-06-04T09:06:14Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/18244 en Mendoza, G.A., Prabhu, R. 2000. Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment . Environmental Management 26 :659-673. ISSN: 0364-152X.
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indicators
participation
case studies
Mendoza, G.A.
Prabhu, Ravi
Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment
title Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment
title_full Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment
title_fullStr Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment
title_full_unstemmed Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment
title_short Development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management: a case study on participatory assessment
title_sort development of a methodology for selecting criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management a case study on participatory assessment
topic criteria
analysis
assessment
methodology
decision making
forest management
indicators
participation
case studies
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