| Author | Bloxom, Lonela Jimenez |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.NR-90-03 |
| Subject(s) | Philippines--Industries--Location--Environmental aspects
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the degree of Master of ·Science, School of Environment, Resources and Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | A major problem facing many Third World countries is the
potential adverse effects of industrial development. This problem
has arisen, partially because of the lack of readily available
and applicable analytical techniques to identify these negative
effects in the initial planning stages of industrial development
projects.
Since most Third World countries cannot afford expensive curative
approaches for environmental problems, this thesis is of value,
in that it provides a preventive planning approach to overcome
the above problem. Proper environmental analysis and planning in
the earl y stages of industrial development can pay high returns
in the future if costly curative measures can be avoided.
This study, focusing on a proposed industrial development project
in the Batangas Province of the Philippines, demonstrates the
application of a comprehensive environmental analysis framework
through the use of a computer-based Geographic Information System
to :
a) Compile an environmental information data base
b) Identify suitable sites for industrial development
c) Identify potential conflicts and problems between
industrial development and the environment
The framework developed in this stud y could be a useful planning
tool for the site selection of industrial development projects in
t he Third World . |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Lukens, John E.
|
| Examination Committee(s) | Robinson, Ira. M. ;Verink, Johan
|
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |