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Multivariate Approach for Suitability Assessment and Environmental Conflict Resolution

Journal of Environmental ManagementPublished 1 July 1994
Luís Tapia, Enrique Ongay-Delhumeau, Exequiel Ezcurra
Citations34
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score1.99
SNIP1.79

Abstract

Mexican environmental legislation mandates public participation in regional development planning, so sectoral interests must be taken into account. A multivariate statistical procedure is presented for classifying land units into suitability groups, according to sectoral interests. This method provides information that is both legally defensible and accurate. The method is demonstrate by a study case.

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EnergyEnvironmental Science