Road network designing in a forested watershed using network connectivity indices

Designing and constructing a road network is one of the most critical steps development process in managing natural resources. The current research going to investigate application connectivity indices analysis networks forested watershed. First, suitability map (RNSM) was created emphasize technical physiographic criteria integrated management scenarios using weighted linear combination (WLC) analytic (ANP). Subsequently, three alternatives (RNA) were assigned based on priorities RNSM. In order try determine appropriate alternative, designed looked into forest non-forest land uses, as well whole study area, values alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ), eta (η), density (ND) detour (DI) context graph theory. Results show that RNA2 variant (11.56 m·ha–1) shorter than other existing (ERN). addition, dealing with we realized index which are related number two reflect better status alpha, beta, gamma, index, they identified be 0.44, 1.34, 1.16, 0.45 0.83, respectively. chosen according connectivity, physiographical criteria, along scenarios. Further control measures field surveys recommended achieve more relevant results.