A framework for data quality for Mediterranean sustainable ecosystem management

Ribeiro, R.; Borges, José G.; Oliveira, Vanda

doi:10.1051/forest:2004051

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“…A KM focus on descriptive data also calls attention to how accessible the data is, how secure it is, how ethically it is treated (e.g. Thomson and Schmoldt, 2001), how understandable it is within a given context and how well it is presented to enhance its interpretation (Ribeiro et al, 2004). In fact, improving the organization and accessibility of already existing data and information could achieve considerable technology transfer gains.…”

Section: An Organizing Hierarchymentioning

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Information and knowledge management for sustainable forestry.

Thomson

Rauscher²,

Schmoldt³

et al. 2007

Sustainable Forestry: From Monitoring and Modelling to Knowledge Management and Policy Science

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Institutional information and knowledge management often involves a range of systems and technologies to aid decisions and produce reports. Construction of a knowledge system organizing hierarchy facilitates exploration of the interrelationships among knowledge management, inventory and monitoring, statistics and modelling, and policy. Two case studies illustrate these interrelationships in institutional settings: (i) the FA0 National Forest Assessment process; and (ii) knowledge management in supply chains. The development and adoption of knowledge management systems in institutions can be improved by considering the principles and studies generated by the social sciences, e.g. innovation diffusion, escalation of commitment and agency theory. Still, many of these principles and practices -as they relate to sustainability -have evolved primarily in the context of the developed world. Broader, more inclusive perspectives are needed as we mesh traditional ,_Western thinking with the insights, cultures, practices and limitations of the developing world.

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Section: An Organizing Hierarchymentioning

confidence: 99%

Information and knowledge management for sustainable forestry.

Thomson

Rauscher²,

Schmoldt³

et al. 2007

Sustainable Forestry: From Monitoring and Modelling to Knowledge Management and Policy Science

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“…A starting point for this is the creation of forest knowledge as well as local and regional information systems in order to easily identify necessities by monitoring and assessing the development of the management. Some authors point out the importance of quality data availability: lack of information in a usable form and efficient transfer of data to appropriate users have been barriers to utilizing the best available knowledge in Mediterranean ecosystem management and to identifying priorities for research (Ribeiro et al, 2004). …”

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Sustainability of Mediterranean Spanish forest management through stakeholder views

Valls¹,

Jakešová²,

Vallés³

et al. 2012

European Countryside

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Abstract:The management of forests that considers the social and environmental aspects associated to the forest activity is called sustainable forest management (SFM).There is not an agreed definition to be applied worldwide. This study intends to find out the requirements of SFM in the Mediterranean region and takes Spain as a case study. It is also aimed to determine the sustainability of current forest management in Spain, the difficulties to achieve SFM and proposals to do so. An initial diagnosis of the situation in Spain is obtained by means of a SWOT analysis and, then, a questionnaire with forestry experts is carried out to verify and broaden the conclusions of the analysis. Results show that the key aspects of SFM are management planning, the consideration of the natural resources (biodiversity, habitats, soil and water), and the contribution to rural development. Management planning and rural development are scarcely considered currently in forest management (12% of the forest area has a management plan). The main difficulties that explain this situation are the low profitability of Mediterranean forests, the lack of economic compensation for the ecosystem services (ES) provided by forests, and the bad coordination between forestry and land planning. The way to SFM goes through the existence of fair mechanisms that pay forest owners for the ES provided and the market promotion of all forest products. For the previous to succeed, it is relevant to make society aware of the matter. Finally, it is important to increase inventory and data collection on forests to identify priorities of research and management.Keywords: forest management, sustainability requirements, Mediterranean region, Spain, expert consultation, analysis, proposals.Resumen: Se define la gestión forestal sostenible (GFS) como aquélla que considera los aspectos sociales y ambientales asociados a la actividad forestal. 270/302definición universal del concepto. Este estudio trata de identificar los requerimientos de GFS en la región mediterránea y se centra en España como estudio de caso. Se busca también determinar el nivel de sostenibilidad de la gestión forestal actual en España, las dificultades de su sistema para alcanzar los objetivos de GFS y propuestas para mejorar la gestión. Se realiza un diagnóstico inicial de la situación española por medio de un análisis DAFO (debilidades, amenazas, fortalezas y oportunidades) y posteriormente se lleva a cabo una consulta a expertos a través de un cuestionario para corroborar y ampliar las conclusiones del análisis.Los resultados muestran que los aspectos clave de GFS son la planificación de la gestión, la consideración de los recursos naturales (biodiversidad, hábitats, suelos y agua), y la contribución al desarrollo rural. La gestión forestal presente presta poca atención a la planificación de la gestión y al desarrollo rural (sólo el 12% de la superficie forestal tiene un plan de gestión). Las principales dificultades que explican esta situación son la baja rentabilidad de los bosques medit...

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“…The SADfLOR decision support toolbox [6,[61][62][63][64] was used to automate the process of model building for the analysis of trade-offs between wildfire criteria and the provision of other ecosystem services. The SADfLOR management information module stored both alphanumeric and topological data from ZIF_VS.…”

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Addressing Wildfire Risk in Forest Management Planning with Multiple Criteria Decision Making Methods

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Abstract:Wildfires impact the outcomes of forest management plans. Addressing that impact is thus critical for effective forest ecosystem management planning. This paper presents research on the use of multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) methods that integrate wildfire risk in planning contexts characterized by multiple objectives. Specifically, an a posteriori preference modeling approach is developed that adds wildfire criteria to a set of objectives representing ecosystem services supply values. Wildfire risk criteria are derived from stand-level wildfire occurrence and damage models as well as from the characteristics of neighboring stands that may impact wildfire probability and spread. A forested landscape classified into 1976 stands is used for testing purposes. The management planning criteria include the carbon stock, harvest volumes for three forest species, the volume of the ending inventory, and resistance to wildfire risk indicators. Results show the potential of multiple criteria decision making methods to provide information about trade-offs between wildfire risk and the supply of provisioning (timber) as well as regulatory (carbon) ecosystem services. This information may contribute to the effectiveness of forest ecosystem management planning.

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A framework for data quality for Mediterranean sustainable ecosystem management

Cited by 16 publications

References 23 publications

Information and knowledge management for sustainable forestry.

Information and knowledge management for sustainable forestry.

Sustainability of Mediterranean Spanish forest management through stakeholder views

Addressing Wildfire Risk in Forest Management Planning with Multiple Criteria Decision Making Methods

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