Assessing the priorities using A'WOT among resource management strategies at the Finnish Forest and Park Service.

摘要: We examined a hybrid method, referred to here as the A'WOT [Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in SWOT analysis], for improving usability of (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis, A commonly used decision analysis Analytic (AHP), its eigenvalue calculation framework are integrated with analysis. The connection AHP yields analytically determined quantifiable priorities factors included aim applying method is improve quantitative basis strategic planning processes. After decision-makers have information at their disposal about how alternative strategies congruent internal external environmental factors. In decision-making process, this can be utilized concert other produced decision-support elements. was natural resource management Finnish Forest Park Service (FFPS). Four were during process. alternatives Forestry Strategy (emphasis on sustainable economic use forests); Recreation recreational forests social sustainability); Protection nature protection ecological Basic (current land allocation forestry practice principles). by scaling had greatest weight all business units FFPS. most important both strengths (know-how, land, water property ) along couple weaknesses (lack concerning biodiversity due insufficient resources, age, development class structures forests).