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Has actor perspective
Has researcher role
Has developer role
Has user role
Lesson
Has related case
Developer/Architect
User
A more informative output should be generated with clear graphs and maps indicating long-term
Belgium-Participative modelling of long-term wood production in the forest complex ‘Bosland’
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Actor Network Theory provides a suitable lens for exploring both technical and human aspects of DSS institutionalization in the forestry domain
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Adapting the software to make it possible to easily include also the output of other mechanistic
Belgium-Participative modelling of long-term wood production in the forest complex Bosland
Developer/Architect
Afforestion and deforestation options should be included in the management options
Belgium-Participative modelling of long-term wood production in the forest complex ‘Bosland’
Developer/Architect
Researcher
An optimisation module comparing alternative scenarios based on multi-criteria analysis should be
Belgium-Participative modelling of long-term wood production in the forest complex ‘Bosland’
Developer/Architect
As the core of forest DSS are models describing the development of trees and stands (growth and
Sweden-The development and introduction of versatile DSS in Sweden
Developer/Architect
Researcher
User
DSS can help in varying the treatment according to more than one forest function
Italy-Assessing forest functions at stand scale in a sub-regional forest plan in the Dolomites
Developer/Architect
User
Embedding a DSS in a GIS software allows obtaining information at different spatial scales using the
Italy-Analysis of logging residues chain for a sustainable bioenergy production in Alta Val di Non
Developer/Architect
Enabling the analyses of several ecosystem services (timber and non-timber resources) in one and the
Sweden-The development and introduction of versatile DSS in Sweden
Developer/Architect
Researcher
User
Architect
Programmer
Project manager
Decision maker
Forest manager
Stakeholders
Enlarge the decision space by generating a large set of potential management alternatives
Portugal-Supporting a multi stakeholders decision process in a Portuguese National Forest
Developer/Architect
Researcher
User
Decision analyst
Modeler
Architect
Forest manager
Decision maker
Enlarged decision space
Austria-Improving forestry extension services for small-scale private landowners
Developer/Architect
Architect
Forest managers have to analyze how their forest management interventions effect the landscape
United States-The restoration strategy of the dry and mesic landscape in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Project manager
Getting joint funding from both the forest and environmental sectors can be a successfull for
Sweden-The development and introduction of versatile DSS in Sweden
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Interpretative case studies can help reduce the gap between research and practice
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Developer/Architect
User
It should be possible to specify the rotation time of a species not only by age but also by target
Belgium-Participative modelling of long-term wood production in the forest complex ‘Bosland’
Developer/Architect
Facilitator
User
It would have been better to involve some end users at earlier stages of the system development
Italy-A comprehensive system for forest management planning in Trentino Province
Developer/Architect
Facilitator
User
Lack of proper documentation and support services (manual, website, etc) can severely limit the
Italy-Analysis of logging residues chain for a sustainable bioenergy production in Alta Val di Non
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Modular approach helpful in assisting industry uptake
New Zealand-Modular Forest Management DSS in NZ
Developer/Architect
Need of flexibilization of analytical tools - no overdesigned tool that provides too much features for the use
Germany-Using GISCAME to test alternative land-use scenarios under climate change in the Upper Elbe Valley
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Neighbourhood interrelations should be included in the generator
Belgium-BoLa a specific sDSS to support land use planning in Flanders
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Operational aspects of the system should be enhanced
Belgium-Participative modelling of long-term wood production in the forest complex Bosland
Developer/Architect
Researcher
User
Decision analyst
Architect
Project manager
Decision maker
Forest manager
Stakeholders
Pareto Frontier Techniques are useful for multi-criteria forest management planning
Portugal-Supporting a multi stakeholders decision process in a Portuguese National Forest
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Plan the system architecture based on a broad view of future possibilities
Ireland-PractiSFM multi-resource inventory and decision support for private forest owners
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Decision analyst
Modeler
Architect
Project manager
Provide missing help-documentation service
Austria-Improving forestry extension services for small-scale private landowners
Developer/Architect
Providing procedures and structure for data flow from selection of field sample, performing field
Sweden-The history of a successfull forest DSS in Sweden
Developer/Architect
User
Architect
Forest manager
Stakeholders
The DSS models built must match the knowledge of the local forest managers, so the ability for local
United States-The forest plan revision process in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Developer/Architect
The ProgettoBosco working methodology, based on cooperation, successive approximations and
Italy-ProgettoBosco a data-driven DSS for forest planning: an application in Abruzzo Region
Developer/Architect
The adoption of the collaborative learning method made possible to gradually select the conceptual
Italy-ProgettoBosco a data-driven DSS for forest planning: an application in Abruzzo Region
Developer/Architect
Researcher
The analysis of the actor network interactions allowed to identify the criticalities to be solved in order to develop the collaborative process
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Developer/Architect
Researcher
The choice to develop the system in an Excel environment was based on the status of computer
Ireland-PractiSFM multi-resource inventory and decision support for private forest owners
Developer/Architect
Researcher
The definition of standardized and specific criteria for selecting and zoning forest compartment
Italy-ProgettoBosco a data-driven DSS for forest planning: an application in Abruzzo Region
Developer/Architect
The development of large and enduring systems requires a long term approach
New Zealand-Modular Forest Management DSS in NZ
Developer/Architect
Researcher
The fact that ProgettoBosco is conceived according to the criteria and indicators of sustainable
Italy-ProgettoBosco a data-driven DSS for forest planning: an application in Abruzzo Region
Developer/Architect
User
The kinds of DSS traditionally used to calculate timber harvest levels are now being used to model
United States-Boise-Payette-Sawtooth National Forest Plan
Developer/Architect
Researcher
The tracing of the actor network supported the identification of the key actors influencing the collaborative DSS implementation and institutionalization
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Developer/Architect
Researcher
The tracing of the current actor network interactions made the group realize that they need a different kind of stakeholders from what they previously thought
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Developer/Architect
User
The use of structured output (maps, tables and charts) makes the methodology and the results more
Italy-Analysis of logging residues chain for a sustainable bioenergy production in Alta Val di Non
Developer/Architect
User
The very easy user-friendly interface of the software and the clearness of method can be exploited
Italy-ProgettoBosco a data-driven DSS for forest planning: an application in Abruzzo Region
Developer/Architect
User
To compare the current and the past quantitative-qualitative parameters of the forest, great effort
Italy-A comprehensive system for forest management planning in Trentino Province
Developer/Architect
Facilitator
To meet the needs of customer - the Forest Service - and to obtain satisfying results the
Italy-A comprehensive system for forest management planning in Trentino Province
Developer/Architect
User
Users preferred enhanced functionality rather than useability
New Zealand-Modular Forest Management DSS in NZ
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Decision analyst
Using Actor Network Theory in the design stage can help in understanding the dynamism of the network
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Developer/Architect
Researcher
Decision analyst
Modeler
Visualization of the preliminary actor network made the people explicity include the DSS in a planning process
Germany-Actor Network Theory to Understand Collaborative Decision Support Systems Development in Forest Management Practice
Facilitator
Researcher
Modeler
An iterative process of presenting results to subject matter experts enabled them to better
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
Facilitator
Analysis at the landscape level allowed the integration of concerns about multiple resources as well
United States-The restoration strategy of the dry and mesic landscape in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Facilitator
User
DSS allowed to explain better some technical concepts to non-professional stakeholders
Italy-Assessing forest functions at stand scale in a sub-regional forest plan in the Dolomites
Facilitator
User
Stakeholders
DSS helped document and apply decision criteria consistently, and therefore produced a more
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
Facilitator
User
Despite the widely use and acceptance of the DSS there was still a lack of expertise to
United States-The forest plan revision process in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Facilitator
User
From a management perspective, to avoid the complication of testing something new, the models used
United States-The forest plan revision process in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Facilitator
Researcher
Decision analyst
Model building was rapid, it was assembling the data that took by far the most time
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
Facilitator
User
Need of a moderator function
Germany-Using GISCAME to test alternative land-use scenarios under climate change in the Upper Elbe Valley
Facilitator
User
Requirement of specialized skills can discourage some potential users
Italy-Analysis of logging residues chain for a sustainable bioenergy production in Alta Val di Non
Facilitator
User
Running the DSS required special skills, therefore the local planning team required considerable
United States-The forest plan revision process in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Facilitator
User
SIPAFIT can act sometimes as a referee to settle arguments among experts, users and stakeholders
Italy-A comprehensive system for forest management planning in Trentino Province
Facilitator
Researcher
User
SIPAFIT sub-systems have been useful in training activities, and can be very useful to explain and
Italy-A comprehensive system for forest management planning in Trentino Province
Facilitator
Researcher
Decision analyst
Spatial variation between regions led to the development of different regional models, which led to
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
Facilitator
User
Stakeholders contribution in ranking forest functions
Italy-Assessing forest functions at stand scale in a sub-regional forest plan in the Dolomites
Facilitator
User
Forest manager
Stakeholders
The DSS usage enabled the planning team to measure the achievement of the restoration goals
United States-The restoration strategy of the dry and mesic landscape in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Facilitator
User
Stakeholders
The activation of an iterative process through periodical meetings permitted to all the stakeholders
Italy-ProgettoBosco a data-driven DSS for forest planning: an application in Abruzzo Region
Facilitator
User
The scope of the modeling project can change significantly during the project
United States-Boise-Payette-Sawtooth National Forest Plan
Facilitator
Researcher
Decision analyst
Modeler
Forest manager
The software did not provide much support for formatting of the outputs in a format that could be
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
Facilitator
The use of the DSS improved communication among the planning team by providing a framework of the
United States-The restoration strategy of the dry and mesic landscape in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
Facilitator
Use of the DSS has been considered successful by the participating organizations, even though it has
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
Researcher
User
Decision analyst
Modeler
Forest manager
End user engagement throughout the development and deployment cycle is very important
New Zealand-Modular Forest Management DSS in NZ
Researcher
User
Decision analyst
Modeler
Forest manager
Decision maker
Projection of stand development increases knowledge base
Austria-Improving forestry extension services for small-scale private landowners
Researcher
User
Regular ongoing engagement helped maintain interest of users
New Zealand-Modular Forest Management DSS in NZ
Researcher
Students studying forest management planning procedures and processes were very useful product testers
Ireland-PractiSFM multi-resource inventory and decision support for private forest owners
Researcher
Decision analyst
Modeler
The analysis team used internal prototyping, which helped train the staff and identify possible
United States-Watershed Condition Assessment for the Northwest Forest Plan
User
Multiple DSS are often needed to meet complex needs
United States-Boise-Payette-Sawtooth National Forest Plan
User
Provide a simple version of the DSS, which new users can try out and learn quickly
Ireland-PractiSFM multi-resource inventory and decision support for private forest owners
User
Forest manager
The DSS gave the forest manager the opportunity to experiment how their emphasis towards certain
United States-The restoration strategy of the dry and mesic landscape in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
User
Forest manager
The use of EMDS allowed the planning team to identify priority area for restoration treatments that
United States-The restoration strategy of the dry and mesic landscape in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
User
The user has to be aware of the possibly large impact that the chosen land indicators and threshold
Belgium-BoLa a specific sDSS to support land use planning in Flanders
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