FORFUN: a computerized tool to create a ranking of relative importance for forest functions at stand scale
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2013
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FORFUN (FORest FUNctions) is a computerized tool designed to assign a score to the functions of the forest in a given forest compartment, ranking them in order of importance. To this end a multicriteria algorithm is employed using two criteria: site suitability and stand aptitude for the given functions. For each criterion and for each function a group of indicators represented as GIS layers was chosen. The two criteria can be attributed roughly the same weight as assessed by the planner. The result can be corrected with a coefficient expressing the relative importance assigned to each function by the stakeholders through questionnaires whose outcome are processed by a Saaty matrix.
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Portoghesi, L. et al. 2013. FORFUN: a computerized tool to create a ranking of relative importance for forest functions at stand scale. In: Tucek, J. et al. (eds.). Implementation of DSS tools into the forestry practice. Reviewed Conference Proceedings (Zvolen, 10-12 may 2012). Zvolen, Technical University, pp. 93-99
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