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• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface
• Chapter 1. Management of Forests and Other Natural Resources
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Forest Management
• III The Need for Forest Management Plans
• IV General Emphasis of Forest Management Plans
• V Example Forest Plans
• VI Characterizing the Decision-Making Process
• VII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 2. Valuing and Characterizing Forest Conditions
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Structural Evaluation of Natural Resources
• III Economic Evaluation of Natural Resources
• IV Environmental and Social Evaluation of Natural Resources
• V Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 3. Geographic Information and Land Classification in Support of Forest Planning
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Geographic Information Systems
• III Land Classification
• IV Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 4. Estimation and Projection of Stand and Forest Conditions
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II The Growth of Forests
• III Projecting Stand Conditions
• IV Output From Growth and Yield Models
• V Model Evaluation
• VI Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 5. Optimization of Tree- and Stand-Level Objectives
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Tree-level Optimization
• III Stand-level Optimization
• IV Decision Tree Analysis
• V Mathematical Models for Optimizing Stand-level Management Regimes
• VI Dynamic Programming
• VII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 6. Graphical Solution Techniques for Two-Variable Linear Problems
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Example Problems in Natural Resource Management
• III Optimality, Feasibility, and Efficiency
• IV Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 7. Linear Programming
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Four Assumptions Inherent in Standard Linear Programming Models
• III Objective Functions for Linear Programming Problems
• IV Accounting Rows for Linear Programming Problems
• V Constraints for Linear Programming Problems
• VI Detached Coefficient Matrix
• VII Model I, II, and III Linear Programming Problems
• VIII Interpretation of Results Generated from Linear Programming Problems
• IX Assessing Alternative Management Scenarios
• X Case Study: Western United States Forest
• XI Case Study: Northern United States Hardwood Forest
• XII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 8. Advanced Planning Techniques
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Extensions to Linear Programming
• III Binary Search
• IV Heuristic Methods
• V Forest Planning Software
• VI Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 9. Forest and Natural Resource Sustainability
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Sustainability of Production
• III Sustainability of Multiple Uses
• IV Sustainability of Ecosystems and Social Values
• V Incorporating Measures of Sustainability Into Forest Plans
• VI Sustainability Beyond the Immediate Forest
• VII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 10. Models of Desired Forest Structure
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II The Normal Forest
• III The Regulated Forest
• IV Irregular Forest Structures
• V Structures Guided by a Historical Range of Variability
• VI Structures Not Easily Classified
• VII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 11. Control Techniques for Commodity Production and Wildlife Objectives
• Abstract
• I Controlling the Area Scheduled
• II Controlling the Volume Scheduled
• III Application of Area and Volume Control to the Putnam Tract
• IV Area–Volume Check
• V Wildlife Habitat Control
• VI The Allowable Cut Effect
• VII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 12. Spatial Restrictions and Considerations in Forest Planning
• Abstract
• I Adjacency and Green-up Rules as They Relate to Clearcut Harvesting
• II Adjacency and Green-up of Group Selection Patch Harvests
• III Habitat Quality Considerations
• IV Road and Trail Maintenance and Construction
• V Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 13. Hierarchical System for Planning and Scheduling Management Activities
• Abstract
• I Strategic Planning
• II Tactical Planning
• III Operational Planning
• IV Vertical Integration of Planning Processes
• V Blended, Combined, and Adaptive Approaches
• VI Your Involvement in Forest Planning Processes
• VII Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 14. Forest Supply Chain Management
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Components of a Forestry Supply Chain
• III Association With the Hierarchy of Forest Planning
• IV Mathematical Formulations Associated With Forestry Supply Chain Components
• V Sources of Variation in the Forestry Supply Chain
• VI Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 15. Forest Certification and Carbon Sequestration
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II Forest Certification Programs
• III Cost and Benefits of Forest Certification
• IV Forest Carbon Sequestration
• V Opportunities and Challenges in Increasing Forest Carbon Storage
• VI Emissions Trading
• VII Selected US Carbon Reporting and Trading Schemes
• VIII Forest Carbon Implications for Forest Management
• IX Summary
• Questions
• References
• Chapter 16. Scenario Analysis in Support of Strategic Planning
• Abstract
• I Introduction
• II An Overview of the Role of Scenario Analysis
• III Developing Scenarios
• IV Applying Scenario Analysis to Forest Planning
• V Summary
• Questions
• References
• Appendix A. Databases Used Throughout Forest Management and Planning
• A.I A Douglas-Fir Stand From Western Oregon
• A.II The Lincoln Tract
• A.III The Putnam Tract
• Appendix B. The Simplex Method for Solving Linear Planning Problems
• B.I Introduction
• B.II Ten Steps That Represent the Simplex Method
• B.III A Two-Variable, Two-Constraint Problem Solved With the Simplex Method
• Questions
• Appendix C. Writing a Memorandum or Report
• C.I Memorandums
• C.II Reports
• Index