Decision Support Systems for the Management of Grazing Lands: Emerging Issues [Man and the Biosphere Series, Volume 11]

Stuth, J. W.; Lyons, B. G., eds.

ISBN 10: 1850703825 / ISBN 13: 9781850703822

Published by UNESCO, Paris / Parthenon Publishing Group, New York., 1993

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8vo, hardcover, no dj, as issued. NEW. Bright, crisp & clean, unread. xvii, 301 p., illus. Papers from the International Conference on Decision Support Systems for Resource Management, held Apr. 15-18, 1991, College Station, Tex.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Decision Support Systems for the Management of Grazing Lands: Emerging Issues [Man and the Biosphere Series, Volume 11]
• Publisher: UNESCO, Paris / Parthenon Publishing Group, New York.
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850703825
• ISBN 13: 9781850703822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Decision Support Systems for the Management of Grazing Lands demonstrates how decision support systems can be used in helping with the management of complex environments. Drawing on case studies and recent experience, the book aims to inform scientists, academic and research administrators, granting foundations, international development agencies, and international lending organizations of current DSS development and to foster additional research and training in this area.

Synopsis

This volume provides a review of the issues involved in developing effective decision - in particular in relation to good rangeland management. The book is divided into two main sections. Section one deals with considerations for integration, and includes the following - integration of biological simulation models in decision support systems, the role of expert systems, integrating ecological processes with economic analysis, introducing DSS technology in less technologically advanced countries, and linking GIS/remote sensing with decision support systems. Section two deals with considerations for technical applications, and includes the following - technical considerations for development of decision support systems, the role of information networks, training decision-makers to utilize the information technology effectively, how to meet the needs of users, and soft systems - a non-computer view of decisions support.;