Suitability of multicriteria approach for assessing landscape values in the UNESCO Lake Ohrid region on the Albanian side

Abstract

The model takes into account with regard to landscape assessment in Lake Ohrid region, Albania is based on five assessment dimensions which are considered to be independent: the ecological, productive, economic, social and cultural evaluative systems and following this approach it recognizes and assumes conflicts and trade-offs between these components. The inclusion of the production system based that in the focus area is of limited rate, as an independent assessment dimension is for the first time employed within area and is justified because it is the link that connects the ecological and economic systems. Following the nature and dimension the economic activities and ecosystem services most directly influences on the ecosystem, while the production system includes the attribute of ecological or intended sustainability.