Authors:
Bantayan, N.C., E. Rodantes, G. Abraham and E.S. Fernando
Publication Date:
2008
Abstract/Summary:
A GIS-based database (or geodatabase) was developed for the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, on Luzon Island, Philippines toward the establishment of a management decision support system. The study presents initial results in the development of a geodatabase, as well as the use of geographic information system (GIS) in the planning, design and implementation of programs for forest renewal and biodiversity conservation. GIS use for data encoding is already extensive but its use as a planning and analytical tool is limited, if not altogether lacking. An outline for the establishment of a geodatabase is presented that will allow processing, analysis and modeling and, ultimately, the sustainable development and conservation of the mountain forest reserve, which is a significant watershed area and an important catchment for Laguna de Bay – the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
Link:
http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=PH2010000131