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View SchemaParticipatory Ecosystem Management Planning at Tuzla Lake (Turkey) Using Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping
| Authors | Filiz Dadaser Celik, Uygar Ozesmi, Asuman Akdogan |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | q-bio/0510015 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0510015 |
Abstract
A participatory environmental management plan was prepared for Tuzla Lake, Turkey. Fuzzy cognitive mapping approach was used to obtain stakeholder views and desires. Cognitive maps were prepared with 44 stakeholders (villagers, local decisionmakers, government and non-government organization (NGO) officials). Graph theory indices, statistical methods and "What-if" simulations were used in the analysis. The most mentioned variables were livelihood, agriculture and animal husbandry. The most central variable was agriculture for local people (villagers and local decisionmakers) and education for NGO & Government officials. All the stakeholders agreed that livelihood was increased by agriculture and animal husbandry while hunting decreased birds and wildlife. Although local people focused on their livelihoods, NGO & Government officials focused on conservation of Tuzla Lake and education of local people. Stakeholders indicated that the conservation status of Tuzla Lake should be strengthened to conserve the ecosystem and biodiversity, which may be negatively impacted by agriculture and irrigation. Stakeholders mentioned salt extraction, ecotourism, and carpet weaving as alternative economic activities. Cognitive mapping provided an effective tool for the inclusion of the stakeholders' views and ensured initial participation in environmental planning and policy making.
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"abstract": "A participatory environmental management plan was prepared for Tuzla Lake,\nTurkey. Fuzzy cognitive mapping approach was used to obtain stakeholder views\nand desires. Cognitive maps were prepared with 44 stakeholders (villagers,\nlocal decisionmakers, government and non-government organization (NGO)\nofficials). Graph theory indices, statistical methods and \"What-if\" simulations\nwere used in the analysis. The most mentioned variables were livelihood,\nagriculture and animal husbandry. The most central variable was agriculture for\nlocal people (villagers and local decisionmakers) and education for NGO \u0026\nGovernment officials. All the stakeholders agreed that livelihood was increased\nby agriculture and animal husbandry while hunting decreased birds and wildlife.\nAlthough local people focused on their livelihoods, NGO \u0026 Government officials\nfocused on conservation of Tuzla Lake and education of local people.\nStakeholders indicated that the conservation status of Tuzla Lake should be\nstrengthened to conserve the ecosystem and biodiversity, which may be\nnegatively impacted by agriculture and irrigation. Stakeholders mentioned salt\nextraction, ecotourism, and carpet weaving as alternative economic activities.\nCognitive mapping provided an effective tool for the inclusion of the\nstakeholders\u0027 views and ensured initial participation in environmental planning\nand policy making.",
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"Asuman Akdogan"
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"title": "Participatory Ecosystem Management Planning at Tuzla Lake (Turkey) Using Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping",
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