Methodology for prediction of ecological impacts under real conditions in Mexico
Tóm tắt
Most environmental impact assessments in Mexico are short-duration studies that tend to be descriptive rather than analytical and predictive. Therefore, a general methodology has been developed for the prediction and communication of ecological impacts in situations where time, funds, and information are major limitations. The approach] involves two stages: (1) environmental characterization and (2) prediction and analysis of impacts. In stage 1, the assessment team is divided into autonomous groups; the groups work on the same land systems, which are characterized based on literature, aerial photography, and short field observations. In stage 2, the groups meet to evaluate impacts by means of interaction matrices and nonnumerical simulation models. This methodology has proved to be valuable to perform environmental impact statements for large engineering projects in Mexico.
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