Geographic information systems for assessing existing and potential bio-energy resources: Their use in determining land use and management options which minimize ecological and landscape impacts in rural areas
A management construct is described which forms part of an overall landscape ecological planning model which has as a principal objective the extension of the traditional descriptive land use mapping capabilities of geographic information systems into land management realms. It is noted that geographic information systems appear to be moving to more comprehensive methods of data handling and storage, such as relational and hierarchical data management systems, and a clear need has simultaneously arisen therefore for planning assessment techniques and methodologies which can actually use such complex levels of data in a systematic, yet flexible and scenario dependent way. The description of mapping method proposed broaches such issues and utilizes a current New England bioenergy scenario, stimulated by the use of hardwoods for household heating purposes established in the post oil crisis era and the increased awareness of the possible landscape and ecological ramifications of the continued increasing use of the resource.
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Univ., Amherst (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5490414
- Report Number(s):
- N-8326180
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: In Proc. of the Natl. Conf. of Energy Resource Management, Vol. 2 p 328-350 (SEE N83-26176 15-43)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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POLICY AND ECONOMY
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
BIOMASS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LAND USE
FEDERAL REGION I
MANAGEMENT
RURAL AREAS
ENERGY SOURCES
NORTH AMERICA
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
USA
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990300 - Information Handling
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