Abstract Book of the 8th International Conference on Advanced Research in Social Sciences Studies
Year: 2025
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The Use of MCDA in Forest Health Risk Assessment for an Effective Geoenvironmental Management of Divjake Karavasta National Park
PhD.Enkela Begu, Prof.Asoc.Dr. Sonila Sinjari, Prof.Dr. Pal Nikolli, Dritan Prifti, Msc. Xhulia Bygjymi
ABSTRACT:
Forest health management is an essential element that helps protect forest ecosystems and biodiversity. The use of Multi-criteria Decision-Making Analysis (MCDA) provides a solid methodology used to evaluate and analyse different factors that influence a decision with regards to forest health. It helps assess risk to forest health by considering various ecological, climatic and environmental factors. Nowadays, the use of modern technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) are a significant aid in this regard since they provide advanced powerful tools that can be used to collect, analyze and visualize geospatial data as well as identify and monitor in real time factors (temperatures, humidity, the spread of fires, air pollution etc.) affecting forest health, thus enabling improved management of the forest environment. Through GIS/RS, risk models can be created that combine different data to identify areas with the highest risk for forest health. MCDA can help sort through these factors and select the best possible forest management options.
keywords: Geographic Information System, Multicritera Decision Making, Precision Forestry, Forest Health