Goal Programing for Land Use Planning

Goal Programing for Land Use Planning
Author: Enoch F. Bell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 16
Release: 1976
Genre: Forest management
ISBN:

"A simple transformation of the linear programing model used in land use planning to a goal programing model allows the multiple goals implied by multiple use management to be explicitly recognized. This report outlines the procedure for accomplishing the transformation and discusses problems with use of goal programing. Of particular concern are the expert opinions often required to set up the programing matrix, the need for quantitative goals, the choice of relative weights for the goals, and the lack of explicit trade-offs. The relationships of goal programing to linear programing and the "satisficing" decision model are also discussed. Goal programming is not a panacea for poor planning and must be used with full recognition of its problems."

Earth Resources

Earth Resources
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 910
Release: 1976
Genre: Astronautics in earth sciences
ISBN:

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management
Author: Joseph Buongiorno
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2003-02-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0121413608

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management of forests are described using basic algebra, computer spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced treatment is given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests. In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues Hands-on examples with Excel spreadsheets; electronic versions available on the authors' website Many related exercises with solutions Instructor's Manual available upon request