Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Yazd University
2 University of Birjand
Abstract
Evaluation of watershed management projects today is one of the most fundamental issues being addressed in countries for future planning in the field of natural resource management projects. The results of evaluating watershed projects by presenting a strategy and strategy should reduce future problems and costs. In this study, hierarchical analysis method and SWOT analytical model were used to evaluate and present the strategy. In this study 4 main criteria (reduction of erosion, flood reduction, increase of vegetation covers and increase of sewage discharge) and 8 sub-criteria were used. Then the final weight of each criterion and sub-criteria were determined using Expert choice software. The results showed that erosion reduction criterion with relative importance of 0.482 had the most impact on watershed projects. SWOT model results in the region indicated that the region's conditions were in the fourth quarter, WT or defensive strategy. To this end, strategies for mitigating threats and addressing regional weaknesses were presented using the region's potentials and opportunities, and prioritized using expert opinions. 8 strategies were identified and evaluated based on the potential of the area and the evaluation of implemented projects. The best management strategies to build coastal walls around the gardens in collaboration with locals with a final score of 0.28 were the first priority and a strategy to improve and increase the height of the dam overflow. Constructed with 0.02 points was the last priority.
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