Short communication, Note

Steps for specific vulnerability maps, management & conservation in Yucatan peninsula anchialine systems

Olmo Torres Talamante ; RAZONATURA
Alejandra Aguilar Rámirez ; RAZONATURA
Gonzalo Merediz Alonso ; Amigos de Sian Ka'an

Abstract

A GIS project was developed for cenote management and decision making in the Yucatan Peninsula. Information was obtained through governmental and civil databases, satellite imagery analysis and field visits. Spatial analysis was performed at the scale of 1:250,000 for cenotes and geology; land use and vegetation; soil type; protected areas; urban areas; population size of human settlements and roads. Danger and risk models for ecological degradation of cenotes were developed.

Keywords

GIS; risk and danger; cenotes; satellite imagery analysis; management; conservation

Hrčak ID:

87208

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/87208

Publication date:

30.9.2012.

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