A compromise programming approach for assessing territorial biophysical suitability: a Case Study

Xavier, António; Ferreira da Silva da Costa Freitas, Maria de Belém; Rolo Antunes, Carla Maria

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Xavier, António

Ferreira da Silva da Costa Freitas, Maria de Belém

Rolo Antunes, Carla Maria

Abstract(s)

Land-use fragmentation is an important issue for land management and rural development. For the last few decades, the relationship between mankind and land has become more dynamic though the traditional cadastral system has been slow in responding to the changing needs of society. Associated with land-use fragmentation, there are different sizes of land parcels with different biophysical characteristics that will dictate different land management decisions, and, in many countries, it is a problem that constitutes a challenge for correct land management. This article proposes a compromise programming approach for determining the biophysical potential of land parcels. This approach was implemented in Loul & eacute; municipality, Portugal, in more than 50,000 parcels. Results were promising since the approach was able to build a ranking of parcels that have different biophysical conditions, proving that this approach is relevant and interesting for land management.