Open AccessComprehensive analysis of advantages and disadvantages of estimation methods of land conservation (using GIS)
Author(s) -
A.G. Volkov,
О. В. Попик
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
vìsnik lʹvìvsʹkogo unìversitetu. serìâ geografìčna
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2415-7201
pISSN - 2078-6441
DOI - 10.30970/vgg.2014.47.815
Subject(s) - thematic map , zoning , estimation , computer science , generalization , geographic information system , distribution (mathematics) , geography , environmental resource management , spatial analysis , cartography , remote sensing , environmental science , civil engineering , engineering , mathematics , mathematical analysis , systems engineering
The research includes generalization and compilation of the information which concerns spatial distribution of Ukraine conservation areas. The vital problems concerned to ineffective usage of conservation areas were discussed. The existing criteria and indexes which are used for assessing of natural conservation areas were discussed. The main advantages and disadvantages of the indexes were analyzed. The database and the thematic maps of conservation areas spatial distribution were designed utilizing geoinformational application MapInfo. Ukraine’s regions were compared by different conservation area indexes. Comprehended approach to estimation of conservation areas was implemented based on cluster analysis. Complex zoning of Ukraine based on spatial distribution of conservation areas was offered. Key words: conservation area indexes, geographic informational systems, cluster analysis.