Scenario Analysis with Performance Indicators: a Case Study for Forest Linkage Restoration

摘要: Regional conservation programs have as a goal the integration of protected areas into broader ecological networks. Creating landscape corridors and buffers within land mosaic is one way to support functional viability landscapes. Implementing these programmes on ground problematic, however, especially in with mix uses fragmented forests. In such cases it necessary prioritise restoration decisions balance benefits against cost efforts. We approach this planning problem work stakeholders explore options that find between environmental costs. The are mapped onto scenarios then evaluated GIS system. This chapter describes methodology for prioritising efforts applies hypothetical study northern Australia. Spatial indicators used assess alternate vegetation linking forest remnants. mainly measure spatial structure, but also aim incorporate knowledge provision functions. both site level benefits. Diagnostic developed generically so may be tuned different applications problems.