CONCLUSION

WSDSS with MCDA designed to prioritize ecologically sensitive regions based on biological, ecological, geo-climatic, renewable energy and social variables. The designed WSDSS provides an integrate framework for easy access of data comprising fully menu-driven graphical user interface, effective database handling, display and analysis of observations with a linkage to real time data. Web based Spatial decision support system aids in decision making through effective visualization and querying through integration of multiple information. The comparative analyses of various scenarios and effective graphical outcomes enables end user to effectively analyze specific information. The external support services have been integrated to enhance the capability with a variety of data sources, formats for effective decision making. The attributes include geo-climatic features, the biological features and the social relevance of a locality. The results highlight the prioritized ecologically sensitive regions in Uttara Kannada region at panchayat level. Uttara Kannada district has 209 panchayats and among these, 102 panchayats are in ESR 1, 37 panchayats in ESR 2, 33 panchayats in ESR 3 and 37 in ESR 4. The Resource managers and policy decision makers can use this information for effective management and conservation in relation to the environmental status of the region.