A Study on Nature Reserve Geographic Information System in Xishuangbanna
4. Results and Discussion
4.1 Results
Firstly, we have complete the whole database of Mengyang, the part database of the other fours. The database has been provided to the Management Bureau of Xishungbanna Nature Reserve and the other relevant organizations. These become the base for developing short and long term studies.
Secondly, based on the database, the evaluations of resource and environment in nature reserves have been developed step by step e.g. the soil erosion and the endangered Asian Elephant habitat. These models with the practical parameters for assessing and protecting the Xishuangbanna's biodiversity are essential. Some areas will be marked to special use patterns which are used for soil erosion and wildlife use patterns, that can be plotted and then coordinated with the management of nature reserves to help reduce the risk.
Thirdly, based on the database, the regional plans for the management of nature resources and local villages socio-economy have been implemented. Cooperated with experts from Nature Reserve Management Bureau, by the education and promulgation of the agroforest, plans and designs have been widespread accepted by the officer and the local villagers. It is a efficient and effective way to adjust the relationship between the villagers and the Nature Reserve Management Bureau. Furthermore, it will pay a important role in sustainable development for nature reserves and villages.
4.2 Discussion
In this study, Forest Sampling, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System are effectually and efficiently integrated. In the scare data area, it is a reliable way to obtain data sources, to identify the practical parameters of the assessment models and to adjust the regional plans and designs. According to Remote Sensing and Permanent Plot Techniques for World Forest Monitoring Conference and International Guidelines for Forest Monitoring, the integration of FS, RS and GIS is the developing tendency for natural resources monitoring. The paper may be regarded as a test of the integration of FS, RS and GIS. Meanwhile, the activities in Xishuangbanna provide and excellent opportunity to expand the working knowledge of GIS in the protection of nature reserves and the sustainable development.
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