Integrated and Problem-Based Management of the Watershed using Strategic Planning Framework

The study aimed to provide a pilot plan to integratedly manage the Barar-rud Watershed in Mazandaran Province based on existing problems. Accordingly, various strategies and their prioritizations were developed for the watershed. Towards that, SWOT was developed through field observation and face-to-face interviews with local stackeholders. The SWOT and quantitative strategic planning matrix were then developed to prioritize strategies. Based on the results, the condition of the study watershed was moderate and the most appropriate type of strategy was found to be conservative. The best strategy for the watershed was strengthening the sense of satisfaction of residents.