Sarl F.Ceylan D.A.2020-03-262020-03-2620172194-9042https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-IV-4-W4-345-2017https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/357964th International GeoAdvances Workshop - GeoAdvances 2017: ISPRS Workshop on Multi-Dimensional and Multi-Scale Spatial Data Modeling -- 14 October 2017 through 15 October 2017 -- 131995Over the past decade, the importance of the beekeeping activities has been emphasized in the field of biodiversity, ecosystems, agriculture and human health. Thus, efficient management and deciding correct beekeeping activities seems essential to maintain and improve productivity and efficiency. Due to this importance, considering the economic contributions to the rural area, the need for suitability analysis concept has been revealed. At this point, Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) integration provides efficient solutions to the complex structure of decision- making process for beekeeping activities. <br><br> In this study, site suitability analysis via Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was carried out for Konya city in Turkey. Slope, elevation, aspect, distance to water resources, roads and settlements, precipitation and flora criteria are included to determine suitability. The requirements, expectations and limitations of beekeeping activities are specified with the participation of experts and stakeholders. The final suitability map were validated with existing 117 beekeeping locations and Turkish Statistical Institute 2016 beekeeping statistics for Konya province. © Authors 2017.en10.5194/isprs-annals-IV-4-W4-345-2017info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBeekeepingGeographical Information SystemsMulti Decision CriteriaSite SuitabilityConference Object44W4345350N/AWOS:000568997100053N/A