Using case-based reasoning methodology to maximise the use of knowledge to solve specific rangeland problems

Journal of Arid Environments

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 549-557

  Bosch, O J H ^a   Gibson, R S ^a   Kellner, K ^b   Allen, W J ^a  

^a Wildlife Ecology and Management Team   (New Zealand)

^b NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

case based reasoning; decision support systems; decision making; knowledge enhancement; participatory research; rangeland management

Indexed keywords

EID: 0031104919     PISSN: 01401963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jare.1996.0178     Document Type: Article

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