Developing and comparing silviculturalalternatives: goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria

Authors

James N. Long, Utah State UniversityFollow
F. W. Smith
S. D. Roberts

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Western Journal of Applied Forestry

Volume

25

Publication Date

1-1-2010

First Page

96

Last Page

98

Abstract

We outline an approach for developing and comparing silvicultural alternatives. The approach has multiple advantages, including explicit links between goals, management approaches, and outcomes; efficient development of alternative means of accomplishing the goals; and effective communication of potential tradeoffs between both objectives and alternatives.

Recommended Citation

Long, J.N., F.W. Smith and S.D. Roberts. 2010. Developing and comparing silvicultural alternatives: goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria. Western Journal of Applied Forestry.25:96- 98.