Abstract

FERREIRA, Alfredo Gonçalves; GONCALVES, Ana Cristina  and  DIAS, Susana Saraiva. Development of a Framework for the Definition of Functionalities to Consider per Homogeneous Zone. Silva Lus. [online]. 2008, vol.16, n.Especial, pp.69-77. ISSN 0870-6352.

In the frame of the regional forest planning plans, homogeneous zones were identified, based on the landscape units defined by Abreu et al. (2004), being their homogeneity confirmed as function of the ecological zones of ALBUQUERQUE (1954), altimetry, relief form, lithology and soil diagnosis characteristics. In each of these zones the five functionalities assigned, namely production, range grazing and game, protection, conservation and recreation, were ranked. The methodology of functionality ranking per homogeneous zone is an algorithm, of statistical basis, which takes into account as parameters the occupied area, the average and the standard deviation per functionality and the product of the average by the area. The different functionalities coexist in the same territory revealing complementarities, contributing thus to the multi-benefit systems sustainability, where Mediterranean species are preponderate.

Keywords : landscape; functionalities; homogeneous zones; ranking.

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