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Table 2 Index weights of the comprehensive evaluation system for the Wall-Top Plants

From: Quantitative evaluation of plants on top surface of the Great Wall in Dazhuangke using the analytical hierarchy process

The Constraint Layer

Weights of the Constraint Layer indicators

The Standard Layer

Weights of the Standard Layer indicators

Index Weights of Comprehensive Evaluation

C1

Biological characteristics

0.239

P1

Plant type

0.110

0.026

P2

Plant diameter /cm

0.108

0.025

P3

Plant height /cm

0.069

0.016

P4

Growing condition

0.167

0.040

P5

Intrusiveness

0.398

0.095

P6

Regenerative capacity

0.148

0.035

C2

Disruptive effects

0.549

P7

Impact on the near side walls

0.358

0.197

P8

Impact on the top surface of the Great Wall

0.235

0.129

P9

Influence of encroachment and decay

0.223

0.123

P10

Biological nests

0.183

0.101

C3

Application value

0.211

P11

Historical and cultural value

0.435

0.092

P12

Ecological value

0.296

0.063

P13

Landscape value

0.269

0.057