Land suitability zoning for ecotourism planning and development of Dikgatlhong Dam, Botswana

Geographica Pannonica

Cavrić Branko¹  Šiljeg Silvija²  Marić Ivan²  Barada Mirko²  Šiljeg Ante² 

[1] University of Botswana, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Architecture and Planning, Botswana;University of Zadar, Department of Geography, Zadar, Croatia;

关键词: GIS;    multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA);    analytical hierarchy process (AHP);    ecotourism;    land suitability zoning;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The main objective of this paper was to discuss applications of GIS based multi-criteria decision analysis (GIS MCDA) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). These two techniques were applied in order to assist preparation of the Tourism Management Plan, depicting the most suitable zones for ecotourism development in Dikgathlong Dam Lease Area (DDLA) as one of the largest resources of potable water in Botswana. The MCDA was based on geo-morphometric, hydrologic, landscape and community indicators and criteria which emanated from expert's opinions, intensive field survey and literature review. In addition the AHP has helped to calculate individual criteria weights and to point the degree of suitability zones classified as highly suitable, moderately suitable, marginally suitable and not suitable for ecotourism. After performing both processes and establishing broad management zones it has been found that the Sustainable Development Scenario is the most appropriate option as the future ecotourism development proposal. This research provides new methodology that can be incorporated into future tourism policies and management strategies.

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