ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Some motivations like gaining property right or more income has caused land use change and degradation in many natural sites without considering biophysical suitability. Dealing with this problem requires developing a method for the analysis of current situation and reallocation of lands into optimum land-uses on the basis of different stakeholders’ attitudes. For achieving in an agreed-upon solution for land allocation, an interactive approach is required to recognize and comprehensively assess different alternatives. This paper aims at suggesting a framework for developing a planning support system which can help in the planning process for sustainable use of natural ecosystems. Also the application of this framework in Central Alborz rangelands will be described as a case study. Results of this study approved the performance of multi-objective and multi-criteria planning support systems for desirable and sustainable management of natural resources.
