A concept in adaptive ecosystem management—An engineering perspective

Heinimann, Hans Rudolf

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2009.09.032

Cited by 49 publications

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“…Moreover, a more systemic perspective is a first step to avoid externalities of adaptation measures that increase a system's vulnerability (Turner et al 2010, Adger et al 2007). This implies that although local site conditions determine adaptation measures, adaptation has to occur at the landscape level and in an integrated manner (Heinimann 2010). Such an approach to climate change adaptation has strong linkages with sustainable development.…”

Section: Nature Conservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Climate change adaptation and sustainable regional development: a case study for the Federal State of Brandenburg, Germany

et al. 2011

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Located in a relatively dry region and characterized by mainly sandy soils, the German Federal State of Brandenburg (surrounding the capital city of Berlin) is especially vulnerable to climate change impacts (e.g. summer droughts) and cascading effects on ecological systems (e.g. decreasing ground water tables, water stress, fire risk, productivity losses) with socioeconomic implications. Furthermore, a complex interplay of unemployment, rural exodus, and an aging population challenges this structurally weak region. We discuss adaptation measures that are either implemented or planned, as well as research into adaptation strategies to climate change for the sectors forestry, 1

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Section: Nature Conservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Climate change adaptation and sustainable regional development: a case study for the Federal State of Brandenburg, Germany

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“…Since then, are being incremented management practices oriented to ecosystems (Heinimann, 2010), considering features such as wildlife, water, soil, landscape, etc. (Martins et al, 2005;Marques et al, 2011).…”

Section: Forest-based Supply Chainmentioning

confidence: 99%

Overview of MPC applications in supply chains: Potential use and benefits in the management of forest-based supply chains

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Aim of study: This work aims to provide an overview of Model Predictive Controllers (MPC) applications in supply chains, to describe the forest-based supply chain and to analyse the potential use and benefits of MPC in a case study concerning a biomass supply chain.Area of study: The proposed methods are being applied to a company located in Finland.Material and methods: Supply chains are complex systems where actions and partners’ coordination influence the whole system performance. The increase of competitiveness and need of quick responses to the costumers implies the use of efficient management techniques. The control theory, particularly MPC, has been successfully used as a supply chain management tool. MPC is able to deal with dynamic interactions between the partners and to globally optimize the supply chain performance in the presence of disturbances. However, as far as is authors’ knowledge, there are no applications of this methodology in the forest-based supply chains. This work proposes a control architecture to improve the performance of the forest supply chain. The controller is based on prediction models which are able to simulate the system and deal with disturbances.Main results: The preliminary results enable to evaluate the impacts of disturbances in the supply chain. Thus, it is possible to react beforehand, controlling the schedules and tasks’ allocation, or alert the planning level in order to generate a new plan.Research highlights: Overview of MPC applications in supply chains; forest-based supply chain description; case study presentation: wood biomass supply chain for energy production; MPC architecture proposal to decrease the operation times.Keywords: biomass; forest; Model Predictive Control; planning; supply chain.

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“…The highest level is on a regional or, in some cases, national scale. In this type of works planning is strategic and establishes the guidelines (Anderson et al 2005;Ascough, 2008;Carlsson et al 1998;Crookston and Dixon, 2005;Heinimann, 2010;Kurz, 2009;Mathews,1999;Mowrer, 2000, Potter, 2000Maitner et al 2005;Reynolds, 2005;Thompson et al 2007). These works have been developed mainly in the USA and in different regions in Scandinavia.…”

Section: Development and Current Situation Of Forest Dssmentioning

confidence: 99%