Abstract
Experience shows that existing selections (particularly in Slovakia) of cadastral areas for land consolidation (LC) projects have been overwhelmingly subjective based on diverse sources of information, particular interests and the degree of LC’s popularity in different regions. Multi-criteria evaluation and clustering may be an adequate, universal and yet an inexpensive solution as a semi-objective approach for selection and evaluation of land consolidation projects. Based on an analysis of parameters and data from 74 cadastral areas in the Žitava River basin in Slovakia, a set of criteria (geometrical, ownership/social, environmental, erosion, and morphology) and weights for them have been identified and combined into composite indices/criteria for designing a ranking system for LC prioritization and evaluation. However, they are universally applicable/adaptable, and are not limited to a particular territory or country. Presented results for finished projects in the case study area also verify that the selection process has been deeply unsatisfactory.
Highlights
A general notice announces the start of land consolidation (LC) in a cadaster, leading to several questions, especially concerning what benefits land owners are going to receive and why LC is beginning in their cadaster and not in neighboring ones
Ecological stability is low in this area; it has no cases of water erosion, is less well represented by socially sensitive communities, and has a population density less than Slovakia’s average
The procedure allows for setting policy goals and incorporation of experience and easyevaluation of criteria by decision support staff
Summary
A general notice announces the start of land consolidation (LC) in a cadaster, leading to several questions, especially concerning what benefits land owners are going to receive and why LC is beginning in their cadaster and not in neighboring ones. Reference [3] shares this understanding, arguing the outcome of LC is more than merely the settlement of property relations He considers LC a means for creating a landscape, too. References [11,12,13] summarize that LC can resolve conflicts in areas such as infrastructure, nature, environment, rural public demand, consolidation of ownership, sustainable land management and improving the quality of life in rural areas. Reference [14], defines LC as a change in real estate implemented in order to create integrated units and optimal land management according to the needs of individual landowners, carried out with their consent and in response to common demands on the landscape, environment and construction. LC is intended to be playing inherently the same role in the Slovak Republic (SR) [17] as well as mentioned above, the mechanism for consolidating land varies
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