HAZARD AND LAND MANAGEMENT METHODS

Modern database accessibility has enormous, untapped potential for predictive modeling and risk assessment. However, practical methods for "data mining" and spatial modeling are necessary if this information is to be utilized in a more systematic, efficient way by practitioners. Decision support should also include stakeholder interaction. Holistic modeling of the natural and socio-economic system can further assist by providing essential tools for implementation by integrating perspectives, giving insight and helping achieve a consensus between interest groups. The methodological steps for hazard and land management can be structured into two parts: database optimization and practical implementation.