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The benefits and challenges of large-scale silvicultural experiments: Perspectives from forest managers on the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) study
Northwest science., Vol.73
1999
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/1174
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to share with other land managers and scientists some of the lessons learned in implementing the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) study, and to give our perspectives on the application of large-scale harvest experiments on public lands. We briefly discuss aspects of site selection; timber sale planning, administration, and post-harvest activities; assistance in study installation; funding and timelines; and public involvement. We offer perspective on large-scale studies, including the importance of adaptive management, the value of a study plan, the necessity for collaboration in the process, and the benefits of public involvement. We have already learned a great deal about implementing large-scale experiments, gathered a wealth of information about the DEMO research sites, and experienced first-hand the challenges and rewards of collaboration among scientists and managers. Perhaps the most important lesson to emerge is that the rigidity required of scientific study may conflict with operational forest management. However, collaboration among participants can allow implementation of large-scale experiments that are both rigorous in design, and relevant in practice. Managers and scientists involved with the DEMO study would like data collection and analysis to continue in future decades. Knowledge of long-term responses, such as tree growth and forest structural development, will not be developed in the short run. We would also like to encourage new studies within the existing research sites, timely sharing of research results, and continued collaboration among scientists and managers
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- Title
- The benefits and challenges of large-scale silvicultural experiments: Perspectives from forest managers on the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) study
- Creators
- Richard S. Abbott (Author)James D. White (Author)Brenda L. Woodard (Author)
- Publication Details
- Northwest science., Vol.73
- Academic Unit
- Northwest Science
- Publisher
- WSU Press
- Identifiers
- 99900501002701842
- Copyright
- In copyright ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article