Decision methods for forest resource management / Joseph Buongiorno and Keith J. Gilless.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buongiorno, Joseph.

Contributor:

Gilless, J. Keith.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forest management--Decision making.

Forest management.

Forests and forestry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (458 p.)

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Decision Methods for Forest Resource Management focuses on decision making for forests that are managed for both ecological and economic objectives. The essential modern decision methods used in the scientific management of forests are described using basic algebra, computer spreadsheets, and numerous examples and applications. Balanced treatment is given throughout the book to the ecological and economic impacts of alternative management decisions in both even-aged and uneven-aged forests.* In-depth coverage of both ecological and economic issues* Hands-on examples with Excel sp

Contents:

Cover; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Scope of Forest Resource Management; 1.2 The Nature of Models; 1.3 Systems Models; 1.4 The Role of Computers; 1.5 Good Models; Annotated References; Chapter 2. Principles of Linear Programming: Formulations; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 First Example: A Poet and His Woods; 2.3 Second Example: Keeping the River Clean; 2.4 Standard Formulation of a Linear Programming Problem; 2.5 Spreadsheet Formulation of Linear Programs; 2.6 Assumptions of Linear Programming; 2.7 Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References

Chapter 3. Principles of Linear Programming: Solutions3.1 Graphic Solution of the Poet's Problem; 3.2 Graphic Solution of the River Pollution Problem; 3.3 The Simplex Method; 3.4 Duality in Linear Programming; 3.5 Spreadsheet Solution of Linear Programs; 3.6 Summary and Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References; Chapter 4. Even-Aged Forest Management: A First Model; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Definitions; 4.3 Example: Converting Southern Hardwoods to Pine; 4.4 Model Formulation; 4.5 Solution; 4.6 Maximizing Present Value; 4.7 A Note on Redundancies; 4.8 Spreadsheet Formulation and Solution

4.9 General Formulation4.10 Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References; Chapter 5. Area- and Volume-Control Management with Linear Programming; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Preliminary Definitions; 5.3 Example: Optimizing the Yield of a Loblolly Pine Even-Aged Forest; 5.4 Solutions; 5.5 Adding Constraints and Objectives; 5.6 Spreadsheet Formulation and Solution; 5.7 General Formulation; 5.8 Summary and Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References; Chapter 6. A Dynamic Model of the Even-Aged Forest; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Example; 6.3 A Model of Forest Growth; 6.4 Sustainability Constraints

6.5 Objective Function6.6 Spreadsheet Formulation and Solution; 6.7 General Formulation; 6.8 Summary and Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References; Chapter 7. Economic Objectives and Environmental Policies for Even-Aged Forests; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Land Expectation Value and Economic Rotation; 7.3 Estimating Forest Value by Linear Programming; 7.4 Spreadsheet Optimization of Forest Value; 7.5 Even-Flow Policy: Cost and Benefits; 7.6 Mixed Economic and Environmental Objectives; 7.7 General Formulation; 7.8 Summary and Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References

Chapter 8. Managing the Uneven-Aged Forest with Linear Programming8.1 Introduction; 8.2 A Growth Model of the Uneven-Aged Forest Stand; 8.3 Predicting the Growth of an Unmanaged Stand; 8.4 Growth Model for a Managed Stand; 8.5 Optimizing Uneven-Aged Stands; 8.6 General Formulation; 8.7 Summary and Conclusion; Problems; Annotated References; Chapter 9. Economic and Environmental Management of Uneven-Aged Forests; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Economic Steady State for Uneven-Aged Stands; 9.3 Environmental Objectives; 9.4 Converting a Stand to the Desired Steady State; 9.5 General Formulation

9.6 Summary and Conclusion

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-00499-5

9786611004996

0-08-049104-9

OCLC:

476059527