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Using GIS and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) For Suitability Mapping of Potential Sites of Bamboo Species Plantation in Agusan Del Norte

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The Philippines is focusing on cultivating a high-value bamboo species for global markets, particularly targeting paper production and construction materials.Agusan del Norte has been identified as a key area for this initiative.Using Key Informant Interviews (KII) and surveys within the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) framework, and employing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), the study aims to create a sustainable bamboo production system through suitability mapping.This research reveals that 14.50% of the province's land is highly suitable, 85.44% is suitable, and only 0.06% is less suitable for bamboo cultivation.Notably, the Buenavista municipality, which encompasses 24% of the highly suitable areas, is identified as particularly promising.Agusan del Norte, with its potential for high-value bamboo species cultivation, requires a comprehensive assessment to identify areas best suited for bamboo production.

Source: Proceedings of International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES)

DOI: 10.5109/7323280

Authors: Arturo G. Cauba Jr, Christian Dale Cunanan, Raymart B. Monteclaro

Institution: Caraga State University

Language: English

Topic: Soil and Land Suitability Analysis

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404653653