Short communication: AHP for indicators of sustainable forestry under Mediterranean conditions

  • Pablo Valls-Donderis Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV); Dept. Ingeniería Rural y Agroalimentaria (DIRA). Camino de Vera s/n; 46021 Valencia
  • María Vallés-Planells Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV); Dept. Ingeniería Rural y Agroalimentaria (DIRA). Camino de Vera s/n; 46021 Valencia
  • Francisco Galiana Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV); Dept. Ingeniería Rural y Agroalimentaria (DIRA). Camino de Vera s/n; 46021 Valencia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2017262-10075
Keywords: sustainability, monitoring, multiple criteria analysis

Abstract

Aim of study: To verify and prioritise a set of sustainable forestry indicators using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).

Area of study: Participants were Spanish; indicators were meant to be applied in forest management units (FMUs) under Mediterranean conditions.

Material and methods: An AHP questionnaire was developed and sent to experts.

Main Results: the set of indicators aimed to be comprehensive. Indicators were ranked and the ranking allows ascertaining what aspects are more relevant in relation to Mediterranean sustainable forestry. Issues like regeneration or habitats conservation got high values, whereas others like hunting activity were not seen as important by most experts.

Research highlights:

- Sustainable forest management (SFM) considerations for Mediterranean forests.

- Indicators adapt to ecosystem services.

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Published
2017-10-20
How to Cite
Valls-Donderis, P., Vallés-Planells, M., & Galiana, F. (2017). Short communication: AHP for indicators of sustainable forestry under Mediterranean conditions. Forest Systems, 26(2), eSC03. https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2017262-10075
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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2017)
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Short communications

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