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Squaring the circle? Combining models, indicators, experts and end-users in integrated land-use management support
Christine Fürst1, Martin Volk, Franz Makeschin
1Institute for Soil Science and Site Ecology, Dresden University of Technology, Pienner Road 19, 01737 Tharandt, Germany. fuerst@forst.tu-dresden.de
Environmental Management
|October 22, 2010
Summary
Integrated land-use management faces challenges in data integration and model selection. Successful systems require flexibility, stakeholder participation, and robust decision-making support for diverse land-use scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Spatial Planning
- Decision Support Systems
Background:
- Integrated land-use management (ILUM) faces significant hurdles in harmonizing diverse datasets, selecting appropriate indicators, and fitting models to suitable scales.
- Developing ILUM support tools necessitates integrating data, indicators, and models to ensure flexibility and adaptability for various applications and user participation.
Discussion:
- This special issue explores the complexities of combining models, indicators, experts, and end-users within ILUM support tools.
- Case studies highlight practical examples of integrated systems, identifying best practices and existing limitations in land-use management.
Key Insights:
- Successful ILUM support systems must handle data discontinuity and indicator diversity.
- These systems should structure decision-making, support participatory processes, and facilitate the evaluation of land-use alternatives and management options.
Outlook:
- Future ILUM support systems should prioritize stakeholder engagement and group communication.
- Continued development is needed to enhance the assessment of management efficiency and trade-offs, ensuring adaptable and applicable solutions.
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