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An integrated Shannon's Entropy–TOPSIS methodology for environmental risk assessment of Helleh protected area in Iran

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This study aims to use integrated Shannon's Entropy–TOPSIS methodology for environmental risk assessment of the Helleh protected area in Iran. In this research, first, with regard to field visits, interview with natives of the area, and investigation of the environment of the study area, the risks existing in the region were identified. Then, for final identification of the risks, the Delphi method was applied. Analysis and prioritization of risks of the area of Helleh were performed by multi-criteria decision-making methods of Shannon's Entropy and the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS). In this research, risks were assessed by three criteria of severity, probability of occurrence, and vulnerability. Twenty six of the risks were identified which were specified in two groups, natural events and environmental risks. The environmental ones were classified into four groups: physicochemical, biological, social–economic, and cultural. Results of the research showed that the construction of the Rayis-Ali-Delvari Dam at the upper part of the study area threatens the wetland. Water supply for the dam 75 km away from the area with concession of 0.9999 holds the first priority of risk-generating factors. Of the managerial workable solutions suggested controlling the risks, the stopping of the pumping of water from the wetland and observation of hunting season length and permissible type and number of hunting in the area can be mentioned.

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This research is extracted from M.Sc. thesis, of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch-Khuzestan. Their extensive cooperation in this research is warmly acknowledged.

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  1. Department of Environment, Faculty of Technical and Engineering, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

    S. A. Jozi

  2. Department of Environment, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University , Khouzestan, Iran

    M. Shafiee, N. MoradiMajd & S. Saffarian

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Jozi, S.A., Shafiee, M., MoradiMajd, N. et al. An integrated Shannon's Entropy–TOPSIS methodology for environmental risk assessment of Helleh protected area in Iran. Environ Monit Assess 184, 6913–6922 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-011-2468-x

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