Sahyadri

IISC_EIACP

About this app

Highlights
• Helps in visualizing regions based on eco-sensitiveness.
• Visualize variables used for computing eco-sensitiveness.
• Available at grid level (5'x5' or 9 km x 9 km) and village levels.
• Aids in decision making at decentralized levels (BMC, local forest department, etc.).

Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System (WGSDSS) has been designed as part of the ongoing ecological research in the Western Ghats by taking advantage of the recent advances in information and open source web technologies through the integration of spatial with the attribute information (bio, geo, climatic, ecological, environmental, and social variables) at disaggregated levels. This enhances governance transparency while meeting societal needs, which helps in the prudent management of ecologically and hydrologically vital Sahyadri hill ranges. Visualization of ecologically sensitive regions at disaggregated levels (grids/village) through synthesis and integration of information would enable understanding of the current status, which are essential for effective decision-making at decenralised levels for example BMCs (Biodiversity Management Committees) towards sustainable management of natural resources.

Web-based spatial decision support system (WSDSS) is designed by integrating free and open source software (GeoServer, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Leaflet) and integration of spatial information of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards to carry out a multiple criteria analysis. Features such as Web Map Service (WMS), and Web Feature Service (WFS) would help in accomplishing effective dissemination of the ecological, socio, economic, biodiversity and environmental information.