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| Author: | Saysel, A.K. Barlas, Y. Yenigün, O. |
| Title: | Environmental sustainability in an agricultural development project: a system dynamics approach |
| Journal: | Journal of Environmental Management
2002 : MAR, VOL. 64:3, p. 247-260 |
| Index terms: | Agriculture Environment Sustainable development Models |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Regional agricultural projects based on water resource development have many potential impacts on social and natural environments. In this research, potential long-term environmental problems of the Southeastern Anatolian Project (GAP) related to water resources, land use, land degradation, agricultural pollution and demography are analysed from a systems perspective. The analysis focuses on the totality of environmental, social and economic issues. For this purpose, a system dynamics simulation model (GAPSIM) has been developed. The reference behaviour of GAPSIM reveals that, as the irrigated lands are developed, GAP faces significant water scarcity because of the increased intensity of cotton, the crop with the highest demands for water. Simulation results also indicate that two key environmental factors, pesticide and fertilizer consumption may reach undesirable levels. |
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