Academic Journal of Computing & Information Science, 2023, 6(4); doi: 10.25236/AJCIS.2023.060410.
Youning Qian, Jiyang Zhu, Wenkai Yan, Qian Zhang
Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
With the advancement of global environmental governance system, the role of forests in carbon sequestration has become a hot topic of current research. We quantitatively analyze the carbon sequestration of selected forests by establishing a model which calculates the maximum carbon sequestration of forests based on age, tree species, geography, topography, the benefits and the longevity of forest products. In order to determine the best use of the forest and help managers to make decisions, we use Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Comprehensive Appraisal (FCA) to build a decision model that balances multiple values of the forest such as potential carbon sequestration, conservation of biodiversity, recreational use and so on. Clear water and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver. Research shows that appropriate harvesting in forest management is reasonable. We hope to introduce rational harvesting into forest management so as to maximize the use of forests while making a significant contribution to the global environment.
Carbon Sequestration, Forest Carbon Sequestration Model, Forest Best Use Decision Model, Analytic Hierarchy Process, Fuzzy Comprehensive Appraisal
Youning Qian, Jiyang Zhu, Wenkai Yan, Qian Zhang. Computer Decision Model for Maximum Carbon Sequestration Using Analytic Hierarchy Process and Fuzzy Comprehensive Appraisal. Academic Journal of Computing & Information Science (2023), Vol. 6, Issue 4: 77-83. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJCIS.2023.060410.
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