Table 5: Pairwise comparison of criteria's.

Criterion

N1

N2

N3

S1

S2

S3

E1

E2

G1

G2

Enhance biodiversity and ecosystem (N1)

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish buffer zone and create connectivity (N2)

9

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boundary expansion to protect surrounding areas (N3)

7

8

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improve participation and awareness of locals (S1)

8

7

7

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integration of cultural/ religious amenities and incorporate bylaws (S2)

5

3

5

5

1

 

 

 

 

 

Reduce human wildlife conflict (S3)

4

3

5

8

7

1

 

 

 

 

Improve tourism infrastructure (E1)

7

5

4

6

6

2

1

 

 

 

Enhance direct economic opportunity (E2)

3

2

7

5

8

2

7

1

 

 

Strengthened law enforcement (G1)

4

6

9

7

2

2

2

2

1

 

Improved integration among key actors (G2)

4

9

6

3

2

2

7

6

8

1

Sum

52

44.1

44.2

35.4

26.9

10

18.4

10.9

11.7

3.3

Equal importance = 1, Moderate importance = 3, Strong importance = 5, Very strong importance = 7, Extreme importance = 9, Intermediate values = 2,4,6,8, Values for inverse comparison = 1/3, 1/5, 1/7, 1/9