Reframing Forest Harvest Scheduling Models for Ecosystem Services Management DOI Open Access
Silvana Ribeiro Nobre, Marc E. McDill, Luiz Carlos Estraviz Rodriguez

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Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 2236 - 2236

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Linear programming models have been used in forest management planning since the 1960s. These formulated three basic ways: Models I, II, and III, which are defined by sequences of unit states represented variables. In Model variables represent from beginning horizon to end. one intervention next. Finally, a single arc unit’s decision tree, i.e., two states. The objectives this paper clarify definitions these model variations evaluate advantages disadvantages each model. This second objective is test hypothesis that relative performance varies with increasing number ecosystem services (ES) incorporated into models. was achieved formulating case study problem using type. includes increasingly complex scenarios, incorporating additional services. Results show despite having more constraints, III requires least time formulate due its less dense parameter matrix. II has shortest solution times, followed closely while I longest times for both formulation solution. results apparent scenarios.

Language: Английский

Evaluating Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods for Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems: A Systematic Review DOI Open Access
Cokou Patrice Kpadé, Lota D. Tamini, Steeve Pépin

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Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(10), P. 1728 - 1728

Published: Sept. 29, 2024

Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods provide a framework for addressing sustainable forest management challenges, especially under climate change. This study offers systematic review of MCDM applications in from January 2010 to March 2024. Descriptive statistics were employed analyze trends use and geographic distribution. Thematic content analysis investigated the appearance indicators supplemented by Natural Language Processing (NLP). Factorial Correspondence Analysis (FCA) explored correlations between models publication outlets. We systematically searched Web Science (WoS), Scopus, Google Scholar, Semantic CrossRef, OpenAlex using terms such as ‘MCDM’, ‘forest management’, ‘decision support’. found that Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Technique Order Preference Similarity Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) most commonly used methods, followed Ranking Organization Method Enrichment Evaluation (PROMETHEE), Analytic Network (ANP), GIS, Goal Programming (GP). Adoption varied across regions, with advanced AHP GIS less frequently developing countries due technological constraints. These findings highlight emerging gaps application, particularly argan forests, emphasizing need context-specific frameworks support face

Language: Английский

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Silviculture Promotes Sustainability in Nothofagus antarctica Secondary Forests of Northern Patagonia, Argentina: A Multicriteria Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Matías G. Goldenberg, Claudia A. Huaylla, Facundo J. Oddi

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Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 843 - 843

Published: April 12, 2025

Despite the growing recognition of sustainability in forest management, comprehensive multi-criteria evaluations silvicultural practices remain scarce, particularly Patagonia. In this study, we applied a decision analysis to evaluate different strip-cutting intensities secondary Nothofagus antarctica forests Northern Patagonia, Argentina. The performance four management alternatives was assessed: no cutting, low cutting intensity, medium and high intensity. These were evaluated across 11 indicators nature’s contributions people. Indicator values estimated from previous research three contrasting sites, complemented by expert surveys estimate weights target for each indicator. results indicate that key included those associated with firewood harvesting, fire invasions prevention, timber species plantation performance. Medium intensity consistently emerged as most sustainable option all models, scenarios. contrast, performed poorly findings underscore importance integrating diverse ecological socioeconomic into planning. promotion has potential enhance N. forests, thereby contributing development resilient multifunctional landscapes

Language: Английский

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Structure and Carbon Capture of a Temperate Mixed Forest across Altitudinal Gradients in Northern Mexico DOI Creative Commons
Luis U. Castruita‐Esparza, Raúl Narváez-Flores, Mélida Gutiérrez

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Land, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 461 - 461

Published: April 5, 2024

Maximizing the ability of forests to capture carbon (C) from atmosphere is critical mitigate global warming. This a daunting task as warming climate adversely affecting with increasing forest fires, pests, and shift tree species that can tolerate newer conditions. A large (about 1 million hectares) mixed pine–oak in Chihuahua, Mexico, was characterized via 151 plots determine its floristic diversity biomass respect species, age (tree diameter), at four altitudinal gradients equally distributed between 1850 2850 masl. Higher richness were found gradient 2101–2350 m 36 Shannon’s index (H’) 2.95, lowest 2601–2850 17 H’ 2.37. The Sorensen Index showed high similarity composition, highest values (71% 79%) obtained for 2351–2600 gradient. C storage increased altitude 7.85 Mg ha−1 1850–2100 14.82 oak decreased while pine increased. Viable strategies maximize under changing conditions are discussed, including social safeguards sale credits.

Language: Английский

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Reframing the Model I, II and III Harvest Scheduling Formulations in the Context of Managing Forests for Ecosystem Services DOI Open Access
Silvana Ribeiro Nobre, Marc E. McDill, Luiz Carlos Estraviz Rodriguez

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Published: July 16, 2024

Since the 1960s, forest planners have used linear programming models to develop management plans for large, forested areas. Hundreds of academic papers presented such models, incorporating multiple objectives, a growing diversity interventions, and uncertainty, among other things. Three basic ways formulate these been used: Model I, III, III. We define based on sequence unit states represented by variables. In variables represent from beginning planning horizon end. II, one intervention next. Finally, in single arc unit’s decision tree, including only an ending state. each type model case study with three increasingly complex scenarios additional ecosystem services. Our results indicate that, despite requiring more constraints, III requires least time formulate, largely because it has dense parameter matrix. II shortest solution times, close behind. I both longest formulation times.

Language: Английский

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The inclusion of improved forest management in strategic forest planning and its impact on timber harvests, carbon and biodiversity conservation DOI Creative Commons
Marta Ezquerro, Marta Pardos, Luis Dı́az-Balteiro

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 949, P. 174813 - 174813

Published: July 15, 2024

In forestry, although the so-called nature-based climate solutions have usually been focused on calculation of carbon captured in new afforestation projects, it should be noted that increase associated with improvements their management (Improved Forest Management) can also computed. This type is not integrated into strategic forest planning models, nor has its possible degree conflict other regulation ecosystemic services, like biodiversity conservation, verified. this research, those two issues approached by calculating a baseline an emblematic extensive forestry history. For purpose, we designed scenarios, i.e., one linked to current (Business As Usual, BAU) and another justified inclusion Improved Management (IFM). The results reveal notable between values indicators used measure biodiversity. order reach compromise both multi-criteria model proposed could more attractive than above ones. addition, profit credits first ten years computed under IFM scenario; latter be, priori, object transaction voluntary market. conclusion, our generates feasible allow integration planning. Besides, show interesting tradeoffs discord must distinguished state expected growth, as well influence provision ecosystem such present net value timber harvests.

Language: Английский

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Bird diversity rate as variable of land use change protection scenario using a system dynamics approach DOI Open Access

Febri Handoyo,

Soemarno Soemarno,

Sudarto Sudarto

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Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(6)

Published: June 26, 2024

Abstract. Handoyo F, Soemarno, Sudarto, Hakim L. 2024. Bird diversity rate as variable of land use change protection scenario using a system dynamics approach. Biodiversitas 25: 2463-2477. The existence enclave villages in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia raises concerns about changes the conservation areas. This study analyzed position bird modeling. Data from results stock flow diagram simulation, which consists variable, along with other variables, are references used for assessing answers regarding efforts to protect areas through several scenarios. aim this was predict best national park that include variable. species observations at 2 sites found 21 families and 34 out 135 total recorded individuals. index (H') is relatively high, Evenness Index (E) evenly distributed between species. Margallef Richness (R) location 1 classified medium low. simulation model (2015-2050) shows area, decreased. Measurements have also interventions seen 3 good impact on reducing change. Protection can increase by up 76% implementing important actions ecosystem improvement.

Language: Английский

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Reframing Forest Harvest Scheduling Models for Ecosystem Services Management DOI Open Access
Silvana Ribeiro Nobre, Marc E. McDill, Luiz Carlos Estraviz Rodriguez

et al.

Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 2236 - 2236

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Linear programming models have been used in forest management planning since the 1960s. These formulated three basic ways: Models I, II, and III, which are defined by sequences of unit states represented variables. In Model variables represent from beginning horizon to end. one intervention next. Finally, a single arc unit’s decision tree, i.e., two states. The objectives this paper clarify definitions these model variations evaluate advantages disadvantages each model. This second objective is test hypothesis that relative performance varies with increasing number ecosystem services (ES) incorporated into models. was achieved formulating case study problem using type. includes increasingly complex scenarios, incorporating additional services. Results show despite having more constraints, III requires least time formulate due its less dense parameter matrix. II has shortest solution times, followed closely while I longest times for both formulation solution. results apparent scenarios.

Language: Английский

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