Recent Accomplishments in Applied Forest Economics Research

Helles, F.; Strange, Niels; Wichmann, Lars

doi:10.1007/978-94-017-0279-9

Forestry Sciences

2003

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-0279-9

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Recent Accomplishments in Applied Forest Economics Research

F. Helles¹,

Niels Strange²,

Lars Wichmann³

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The competitive position of the Nordic wood industry in Germany – intangible quality dimensions

Toivonen¹,

Hansen²,

Järvinen³

et al. 2005

Silva Fenn.

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This study examines the importance of various intangible product quality dimensions as perceived by wood-trading retailer and wholesaler companies in Germany. Using perceived importance and perceived performance, the study first examines the dimensionality of intangible product quality and then compares Nordic wood product suppliers with suppliers from other major supply regions. Data was collected from 76 German companies during 2000-2001. Results indicate that intangible product quality can be described in three dimensions, "Behaviour and Image", "Serviceability and Environment", and "Reliability". Results also show that Nordic suppliers do not have a strong competitive position in Germany in terms of intangible product quality dimensions. Thus, Nordic suppliers could improve their competitive position by enhancing their service, logistics and other dimensions of the intangible product offering.

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The competitive position of the Nordic wood industry in Germany – intangible quality dimensions

Toivonen¹,

Hansen²,

Järvinen³

et al. 2005

Silva Fenn.

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Comparing the Costs and Revenues of Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry for Sitka Spruce in Great Britain

Davies

Kerr

2015

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Abstract:Recently continuous cover forestry (CCF) has become an accepted approach to forest management in Britain, but uncertainty about its economic consequences may be a barrier to its wider use. A study was carried out to examine the costs and revenues of transforming a stand of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.) to CCF. The main conclusion is that transformation to CCF need not be more costly than clearfelling and replanting if natural regeneration is successful and the aim is to produce a simple canopy structure. The long-term value of transformation to a more complex canopy structure, with three or more strata, is lower and the extra costs need to be justified in terms of management objectives. The main output from the study is an analysis spreadsheet that empowers practitioners and policy makers to investigate the effects of costs, revenues and discount rates on estimates of net present value over 20 years, 100 years and in perpetuity, to suit local conditions. This paper summarises the method and results of the study in a British context, sets these in a wider international context, and considers the merits, applications and possible further developments of the approach.

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Recent Accomplishments in Applied Forest Economics Research

Cited by 2 publications

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The competitive position of the Nordic wood industry in Germany – intangible quality dimensions

The competitive position of the Nordic wood industry in Germany – intangible quality dimensions

Comparing the Costs and Revenues of Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry for Sitka Spruce in Great Britain

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