process. Landscape research is, of course, a point of multiple objectives planning
but ultimately the task should be defined in an integrated interdisciplinary approach.
Thus, another important topic for the next step in our research is the development of
a software solution to parameterize and simulate the nature of the conceptual model
needed for scenario results (theoretical model) in terms of production, economic,
and ecologic viewpoints which emerge from the farmers’ decisions under specific
scenarios that represent specific set of drivers in the real-world scenario.
Acknowledgements SN extends sincere thanks to Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for
award of the fellowship. Views expressed here are of the authors only and not of the organizations
with which they are affiliated.
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tank irrigation system for near real representation and optimal allocation of area. Irrigation and
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Benefits and challenges. Journal of Forestry, 97, 22–26.
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in integrated natural resource planning and modeling projects. Environmental Management,
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but ultimately the task should be defined in an integrated interdisciplinary approach.
Thus, another important topic for the next step in our research is the development of
a software solution to parameterize and simulate the nature of the conceptual model
needed for scenario results (theoretical model) in terms of production, economic,
and ecologic viewpoints which emerge from the farmers’ decisions under specific
scenarios that represent specific set of drivers in the real-world scenario.
Acknowledgements SN extends sincere thanks to Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for
award of the fellowship. Views expressed here are of the authors only and not of the organizations
with which they are affiliated.
References
Atteslander, P. (2003). Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter,
407 pp.
Baja, S., Chapman, D. M., & Dragovich, D. (2002). A conceptual model for defining and assessing
land management units using a fuzzy modeling approach in GIS environment. Environmental
Management, 29, 647–661.
Balasubramamiam, C., Somasundaram, M. V., & Pundarikanthan, N. V. (1996). LP analysis in a
tank irrigation system for near real representation and optimal allocation of area. Irrigation and
Drainage System, 10, 143–158.
Belovsky, G. E. (1994). How good must models and data be in ecology? Oecologia, 100, 475–
480.
Bettinger, P. (1999). Distributing geographic information systems capabilities to field offices:
Benefits and challenges. Journal of Forestry, 97, 22–26.
Bettinger, P., & Boston, K. (2001). A conceptual model for describing decision making situations
in integrated natural resource planning and modeling projects. Environmental Management,
28, 1–7.
Bisht, I. S., Rao, K. S., Bhandari, D. C., Nautiyal, S., Maikhuri, R. K., & Dhillon, B. S. (2006).
A suitable site for in situ (on-farm) management of plant diversity in traditional agroecosystems of western Himalaya in Uttaranchal state: A case study. Genetic Resources and Crop
Evolution, 53, 1333–1350.
Bossel, H. (1999). Indicators for sustainable development: Theory, method, applications.
Winnipeg, Canada: International Institute for Sustainable Development.
Brandt, J. S., & Townsend, P. A. (2006). Land use-land cover conversion, regeneration and
degradation in the high elevation Bolivian Andes. Landscape Ecology, 21, 607–623.
Campbell, J. B. (1997). Introduction to remote sensing. New York: Guilford Press.
Castillo, A. (2000). Ecological information system: Analysing the communication and utilization
of scientific information in Mexico. Environmental Management, 25, 383–392.
Census of India. (2001). Office of the Registrar General, Government of India Press, New Delhi.
India, 2A, Mansingh Road, New Delhi 110011, India.
Dale, V. H., King, A. W., Mann, L. K., Washington-Allen, R. A., & McCord, R. A. (1998).
Assessing land use impacts on natural resources. Environmental Management, 22, 203–211.
DoE (UK Department of the Environment). (1996). Indicators of sustainable development for the
United Kingdom. London: HMSO.
Edwards, P. J., Kollmann, J., Gurnell, A. M., Petts, G. E., Tockner, K., & Ward, J. V. (1999).
A conceptual model of vegetation dynamics on gravel bars of a large Alpine river. Wetlands
Ecology and Management, 7, 141–153.
Socioeconomic and Ecological Modeling for Sustainable …
623