Using GIS and Fuzzy Sets to Evaluate the Olive Tree's Ecological Suitability in Sichuan Province

Combining a geographic information system's spatial analysis functions and comprehensive fuzzy sets lets researchers evaluate and analyze the ecological suitability of olive tree cultivation in Sichuan, China. Past years' experience in olive planting and amelioration data that considers climate, soil, and topography aided this analysis, which produced results that will guide future olive cultivation in the region. Combining a geographic information system's spatial analysis functions and comprehensive fuzzy sets lets researchers evaluate and analyze the ecological suitability of olive tree cultivation in Sichuan, China. Past years' experience in olive planting and amelioration data that considers climate, soil, and topography aided this analysis, which produced results that will guide future olive cultivation in the region. The results of this analysis represent the actual olive distribution as well as provide alternative adaptive regions for olive growing, and thereby offer guidance for the olive cultivation in the region.