Multiple accounts decision analysis, sometimes called multi-criteria decision analysis, may be defined as a “value-maximizing approach to incorporate multiple uses of, and benefits from, a larger forest system” (Wagner et al., 2006). A Multiple Accounts Decision Analysis (MADA) approach was desired to integrate non-timber values into the FFT investment decision making process in a transparent and consistent manner. The objective was to develop a MADA framework that consistently recognizes the range of economic, social and environmental values at the planning phase, in order for FFT funds to be allocated to the highest priority projects that will, collectively, meet land use and forest management objectives as well as FFT program objectives.
FFT MADA Framework:
Integrating Timber and Non Timber Values into FFT Silviculture Investment Decisions (Multiple Accounts Decision Analysis)- December 2, 2008
MADA Standards Document and Excel Worksheet:
MADA standards document Dec3-08.pdf
IRR Workbook_MADAtable_Dec15_08.xls
Reports:
FFT MAA_MerrittTSA Testing_Mar21-08.pdf
FFT MAA_KamloopsTSA_Testing_Mar21-08.pdf
Example Map Products:
FFT_Kamloops_MA_SCORING_MAPS_ANSI_E.pdf
FFT_Kamloops_values_ANSI_E.pdf
Kamloops_Biodiversity Risk Early Seral.pdf
Kamloops_Watershed Risk Assessment.pdf
Kamloops_Deer Winter Range Risk.pdf
For more information contact:
Alanya Smith