scholarly journals Multi-criteria Decision Analysis Approach to Mine Closure Planning - A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Peter Arroja Eshun ◽  
Eli Andrews Davies-Ocloo ◽  
Newton Amegbey
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Water Reservoir ◽  
Optimal Choice ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Timber Production ◽  
Mine Closure ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Analysis ◽  
Arable Farmland ◽  
Aquaculture Water

As mining and environmental regulations continue to get tighter on mine closure and reclamation, the choice of an optimal post mining land use becomes critical if mining companies are to continue enjoying the peaceful co-existence they have with their local communities. In this study, possible mine closure alternatives have been identified as suitable for the Salman south pit of Adamus Resources Limited in the Western Region of Ghana. These alternatives are: arable farm land; timber production; shrubs and native forestation; aquaculture; water reservoir; land fill; and recreational site (park). Effective consideration has been given to the identified technical, environmental, economic, and social criteria to assist in the determination of the optimal choice among the identified suitable closure alternatives. Using the Preference Ranking Organisation Method for Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE) technique of multi-criteria decision analysis, it was observed from the results that arable farmland was the most preferred choice followed very closely by timber production. Others like aquaculture, recreational site (park), shrubs and native forestation, water reservoir, and landfill followed in a decreasing order. In order to satisfy all the various stakeholders in the mine closure process, it is therefore recommended that arable farmland and/or timber production be adopted as the optimal post mining land use for the study area.

Bridging the gap between ecosystem service assessments and land-use planning through Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

2016 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Langemeyer ◽  
Erik Gómez-Baggethun ◽  
Dagmar Haase ◽  
Sebastian Scheuer ◽  
Thomas Elmqvist
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Ecosystem Service ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Analysis

Comparing land-use alternatives: Using the ecosystem services concept to define a multi-criteria decision analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 128-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Fontana ◽  
Anna Radtke ◽  
Valérie Bossi Fedrigotti ◽  
Ulrike Tappeiner ◽  
Erich Tasser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Analysis

scholarly journals Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for the Land Evaluation of Potential Agricultural Land Use Types in a Hilly Area of Central Vietnam

Land ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronja Herzberg ◽  
Tung Gia Pham ◽  
Martin Kappas ◽  
Daniel Wyss ◽  
Chau Thi Minh Tran
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Land Evaluation ◽  
Agricultural Land Use ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Analysis ◽  
Land Use Types ◽  
Central Vietnam

Land evaluation is a process that is aimed at the sustainable development of agricultural production in rural areas, especially in developing countries. Therefore, land evaluation involves many aspects of natural conditions, economic, and social issues. This research was conducted in a hilly region of Central Vietnam to assess the land suitability of potential agricultural land use types that are based on scientific and local knowledge. In the frame of this research, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA); Analytical Hierarchy Analysis (AHP); Geographic Information System (GIS); and, scoring based scientific literature and local knowledge were applied for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for land use evaluation. The results of the PRA survey reveal that five plants offer great agricultural potential in the research area, namely rice, cassava, acacia, banana, and rubber. The land suitability of each plant type varies, depending on physical conditions as well as economic and social aspects. Acacia and cassava represent the most suitable plant types in the research area. Recommendations regarding agricultural land use planning in the A Luoi district are brought forward based on the land evaluation results. The combination of scientific and local knowledge in land assessment based on GIS technology, AHP, and PRA methods is a promising approach for land evaluation.

scholarly journals Carbon storage, timber production, and biodiversity: comparing ecosystem services with multi-criteria decision analysis

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 1612-1627 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Scott Schwenk ◽  
Therese M. Donovan ◽  
William S. Keeton ◽  
Jared S. Nunery
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Carbon Storage ◽  
Timber Production ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Analysis

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Control Options of Bovine Tuberculosis in Ethiopia Using a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanta D. Gutema ◽  
Getahun E. Agga ◽  
Kohei Makita ◽  
Rebecca L. Smith ◽  
Monique Mourits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Bovine Tuberculosis ◽  
National Level ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Bcg Vaccination ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Analysis ◽  
Control Options ◽  
Full Compensation

Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium bovis and is characterized by the development of granulomatous lesions in the lymph nodes, lungs and other tissues. It poses serious public health impacts and food security challenges to the agricultural sector in terms of dairy and meat productions. In Ethiopia, BTB has been considered as a priority disease because of its high prevalence in urban and peri-urban dairy farms. However, there has not been any national control program in the country. Thus, in order to initiate BTB control program in the country, information on control options is needed to tailor the best option for the Ethiopian situation. The objective of this study was to identify, evaluate and rank various BTB control options in Ethiopia using a multi-criteria decision analysis based on preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluations (PROMETHEE) approach while accounting for the stakeholders' preferences. Control options were evaluated under two scenarios: with (scenario 1) and without (scenario 2) bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination. Nine potential control options were identified that include combinations of three control options (1) test and slaughter with or without government support, (2) test and segregation, and (3) BCG vaccination. Under scenario 1, BCG vaccination, BCG vaccination and test and slaughter with partial compensation by government, and BCG vaccination and test and slaughter with full compensation by government were the top three ranked control options. Under scenario 2, test and slaughter with full compensation by government was the preferred control option, followed by test and segregation supported by test and slaughter with full government compensation, and test and slaughter with half compensation by government. Irrespective of the variability in the weighting by the stakeholders, the sensitivity analysis showed the robustness of the ranking method. In conclusion, the study demonstrated that BCG vaccination, and test and slaughter with full compensation by government were the two most preferred control options under scenarios 1 and 2, respectively. National level discussions were strongly recommended for further concretization and implementation of these control measures.

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