Table 3.

Weights of main criteria and Subcriteria

Main criteriaWeightSubcriteriaSuitability value
Forage source28Forest, bushland, thickets and shrublandHighly
GrasslandModerately
CroplandLess
Distance from water source (m)22<1,000Highly
1,000–3,000Moderately
>3,000Less
Distance from road (m)4<1,000Highly
1,000–3,000Moderately
>3,000Less
Elevation (m)9898–1,400Highly
1,400–1,800Moderately
1,800–2,300Less
Aspect9Flat, North, Northeast and EastHighly
Southwest, West and NorthwestModerately
SouthLess
Slope (°)90–10Highly
10–20Moderately
20–35Less
Precipitation (mm)111,100–500Highly
500–300Moderately
300–100Less
Temperature (°C)415–21Highly
21–25Moderately
25–29Less
Wind speed (m/s)41–4Highly
4–8Moderately
8–13Less
Source(s): Authors’ own creation

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