Multiple Accounts Decision Analysis (MADA)
Multiple accounts decision analysis, sometimes called multi-criteria decision analysis, may be defined as a “value-maximizing approach to incorporate multiple uses of, and benefits from, a larger forest system” (Wagner et al., 2006). A Multiple Accounts Decision Analysis (MADA) approach was desired to integrate non-timber values into the FFT investment decision making process in a transparent and consistent manner. The objective was to develop a MADA framework that consistently recognizes the range of economic, social and environmental values at the planning phase, in order for FFT funds to be allocated to the highest priority projects that will, collectively, meet land use and forest management objectives as well as FFT program objectives.
FFT MADA Framework:
MADA Standard and Workbook:
FFT MADA Standard (March 2009)
FFT MADA Decision Support Excel/ IRR Workbook (March 2009)
Testing the MADA Framework:
Reports:
FFT MAA_MerrittTSA Testing_Mar21-08.pdf
FFT MAA_KamloopsTSA_Testing_Mar21-08.pdf
Example Map Products:
FFT_Kamloops_MA_SCORING_MAPS_ANSI_E.pdf
FFT_Kamloops_values_ANSI_E.pdf
Kamloops_Biodiversity Risk Early Seral.pdf
Kamloops_Watershed Risk Assessment.pdf
Kamloops_Deer Winter Range Risk.pdf
For more information contact:
Alanya Smith
Research Officer, FPB
Alanya.C.Smith@gov.bc.ca