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Three dimensional (3D)<br />

5. model construction<br />

5.1<br />

The advantages of the 3D model<br />

Enhanced participation<br />

• The 3D model is used to enhance the entire PLUP process<br />

from boundary delineation to networking and extension<br />

activities.<br />

• The level of participation is enhanced because villagers<br />

are able to visualise and identify with the “real” and “toscale”<br />

situation displayed on the model.<br />

• Zones, e.g., grazing and forest protection zones, which<br />

cross-cut village boundaries can be discussed between<br />

village representatives easily.<br />

Compatible with other tools and methods<br />

• Information on the 3D map can be transposed to GIS digital<br />

maps and used interactively for discussion with district<br />

staff and villagers.<br />

• The 3D model can be used in combination with prints of<br />

satellite images and topographic maps for discussions<br />

with villagers.<br />

• The 3D maps are can be transported in vehicles or on motor<br />

bikes and/or can be hand-carried by villagers from village<br />

to village.<br />

IN A NUTSHELL<br />

A three dimensional (3D) model provides<br />

a good support for participatory<br />

mapping. Built to scale, it reproduces<br />

the topographic features of the landscape.<br />

Constructed simply of cardboard<br />

and plaster materials in only one day,<br />

its main advantages are that it can be<br />

easily understood by everyone, used in<br />

many different ways, and is highly interactive.<br />

During two dimensional participatory<br />

planning, some people found<br />

it difficult to find their location on the<br />

map and so remained passive. However<br />

these same people were empowered by<br />

the 3D model and became active participants<br />

in the planning process.<br />

Easy for the villagers to build<br />

and to manipulate<br />

• With the help of the facilitators, villagers are able to build<br />

the 3D model themselves using inexpensive materials:<br />

cardboard, plaster bandage strips, etc.; see cost estimation<br />

in Toolbox 1.<br />

• Villagers readily recognise the topographic features and<br />

are able to add information to the model with the help of<br />

a facilitator.<br />

• Villagers use coloured pins and string to define and make<br />

changes to boundary lines or land use zones.<br />

Provides a permanent object<br />

kept as a reference point in the village<br />

• Models can be built for work at different levels, kumban<br />

or village<br />

• It is a permanent object which can be kept at the village or<br />

kumban office for on-going activities.<br />

• After all the steps are completed the boundaries, land use<br />

zones and other features can be painted on the 3D model<br />

as a permanent record of decisions and any changes can<br />

be recorded by repainting different areas.<br />

For more information<br />

PLUP Toolbox 4:<br />

Constructing a 3D model

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