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{{DSS, Name, responsible organisation and contact person
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|Name=Decision Support Dobrova
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|Has full name=Decision Support Dobrova
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|Acronym=DSD
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|Has acronym=DSD
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|Institutional framework=N/A
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|Has wiki contact person=Harald Vacik
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|Contact person for the Wiki=Harald Vacik and Manfred J. Lexer
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|Has wiki contact e-mail=harald.vacik@boku.ac.at
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|Contact e-mail for the Wiki=harald.vacik@boku.ac.at
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|Contact person for the DSS=Harald Vacik and Manfred J. Lexer
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|Contact e-mail for the DSS=harald.vacik@boku.ac.at
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{{DSS, Software identification
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|Description=DSD supports two main silvicultural decision-making problems, both for individual stands: 1. The establishment of new stands. It seeks which species or species mixtures are suitable at particular locations within the project area, including considerations of the effect of climate change. 2. Stand treatments scheduling, given a particular set of management objectives aiming at a future species-mixture stand type.
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|Has software=DSD.Software
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|Modelling dimension=Economical indicators, Forest indicators, Ecological indicators, Climate change
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|Temporal scale=long term (strategic), medium term (tactical)
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|Spatial context=non spatial
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|Spatial scale=stand level
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|Objectives dimension=multiple objectives
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|Goods and services dimension=market wood products, non-market services
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|Forest management goal=nutrient balance
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|Supported tree species=Scotts Pine, Norway Spruce
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|Supported silvicultural regime=even-aged, uneven-aged/natural regeneration
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|Decision making dimension=single decision maker
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|Participatory planning tasks supported=defining the problem, exploring options, evaluating options, monitoring and evaluating the process, monitoring and evaluating the outcome
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{{DSS description, Concrete application
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{{DSS, Description
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|Typical use case=DSD has been developed to support the staff of forestry extension services in the Dobrova region in preparing informed recommendations for forest management to small private landowners based on the owner's goal preferences.
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|Has description=DSD was developed by a research team at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Universität für Bodenkultur Wien) for providing support for extension services by the local forest administration in Carinthia (southern Austria). The first prototype was implemented in 2001.
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|User profile=Non-industrial private owners, national forest administration
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[[Image:Karnten.png|thumb|300px|Map of the States of Austria, highlighting Kärnten]]
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|Country=Austria
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DSD supports two main silvicultural decision-making problems, both for individual stands: 1. The establishment of new stands. It seeks which species or species mixtures are suitable at particular locations within the project area, including considerations of the effect of climate change. 2. Stand treatments scheduling, given a particular set of management objectives aiming at a future species-mixture stand type.
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|Number of users=<=3
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[[Image:DSD_screenshot.jpg|thumb|300px|DSD screenshot]]
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|Number of real-life applications=<=100
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|Has modelling scope=Economical indicators, Forest indicators, Ecological indicators, Climate change
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|Utilisation in education: kind of utilisation (demo, use)=used by students
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|Has temporal scale=Long term (strategic), Medium term (tactical)
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|Tool dissemination=None
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|Has spatial context=Non spatial
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|Has spatial scale=Stand level
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|Has objectives dimension=Multiple objectives
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|Has goods and services dimension=Market wood products, Non-market services
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|Has decision making dimension=Single decision maker
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|Has forest management goal=forest health, species selection, multi-functional
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|Supports tree species=Norway Spruce, White Pine, Oak, Maple
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|Supports silvicultural regime=even-aged, uneven-aged/natural regeneration
 
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{{DSS description, Installation and support
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|Status=used (stable and not upgraded/not upgraded recently)
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|Has typical use case=DSD has been developed to support the staff of forestry extension services in the Dobrova region in preparing informed recommendations for forest management to small private landowners based on the owner's goal preferences.
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|Accessibility=restricted access
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|Has user profile=Non-industrial private owners, local administration
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|Can be used commercially=No
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|Has country=Austria
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|Deployment cost=0
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|Has number of users=<=3
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|Installation requirements=desktop PC, Oracle (R) server
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|Has number of real-life applications=<=100
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|Computational limitations=not identified until now
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|Has utilisation in education=used by students
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|User support organization=BOKU Team
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|Has research project reference=Vacik H., Lexer M.J. and Englisch M. 2004. Einsatz des Decision Support Systems DSD v1.1 zur Unterstützung der forstlichen Beratung im Landesforstdienst. Forstarchiv 75 (5): 1-11.
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|Support team size=2
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Lexer, M.J., Vacik, H., Palmetzhofer, D. and Oitzinger, G. 2005. A decision support tool to improve forestry extension services for small private landowners in southern Austria. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 49, 1: 81-102.
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|Maintenance organization=forestry extension services Carinthia
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|Has tool dissemination=The tool is only available for the local administration in Carinthia.
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|Price=
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{{DSS description, Data, data model and data management
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{{DSS, Decision support techniques used in the DSS
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|Input data requirements=Ecological data, Forest ownership data, Data on policies and funding
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|Has decision support techniques=DSD.Decision support techniques
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|Format of the input data=database
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|Data validation=error handling
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|Format of the output data=pre-programmed summaries
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|Internal data management=database
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|Database=Oracle
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|GIS integration=N/A
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{{DSS description, Models and methods, MBMS, decision support techniques
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{{DSS, Support of Knowledge Management
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|Forest models=growth models
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|Has knowledge management processes=DSD.Knowledge management process
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|Ecological models=N/A
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|MCDM methods=Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT)
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|Optimisation package=N/A
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|Optimisation algorithm=N/A
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|Risk evaluation=pest management, wind hazard
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|Uncertainty evaluation=N/A
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|Planning scenario=Manager is able to choose among three objectives: timber production, nature conservation and biodiversity, or mantaining or improving site productivity. Changes according to preferences can be analyzed with what happens if scenarios.
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{{DSS description, Support of knowledge management process
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{{DSS, Support of social participation
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|Supported KM processes=Knowledge Identification
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|Has support for social participation=DSD.Support of social participation
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|Integrated KM techniques to identify and structure knowledge=Database
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|Integrated KM techniques to analyse and apply knowledge=Expert system (e.g Knowledge Based Systems)
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{{DSS description, Support of social participation
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{{DSS, DSS development
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|Participatory planning tasks supported=defining the problem, exploring options, evaluating options, monitoring and evaluating the process, monitoring and evaluating the outcome
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|Has DSS development=DSD.Description of DSS development
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|Planning process monitoring and evaluation=based on automated documentation of the process (PDF)
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|Planning outcome monitoring and evaluation=based on indicators (MAUT)
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{{DSS description, User interface and outputs
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{{DSS, Documentation
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|User access control=yes
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|Has website=http://www.wabo.boku.ac.at/dsd.html?&L=1
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|Parameterised GUI=Yes
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|Has manual=Yes
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|GUI technology=other
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|Has technical documentation=Yes
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|Has reference=Lexer, M.J., Vacik, H., Palmetzhofer, D. and Oitzinger, G. 2005. A decision support tool to improve forestry extension services for small private landowners in southern Austria. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 49, 1: 81-102.
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Vacik H., Lexer M.J. and Englisch M. 2004. Einsatz des Decision Support Systems DSD v1.1 zur Unterstützung der forstlichen Beratung im Landesforstdienst. Forstarchiv 75 (5): 1-11. REYNOLDS K.M., TWERY M., LEXER M.J., VACIK H., RAY D., SHAO G,. et BORGES J.G.: Decision Support Systems in Forest Management IN BURSTEIN F. et HOLSAPPLE C. W. (EDS.) (2008): Handbook on Decision Support Systems 2: Variations. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. 800 pp.
 
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{{DSS description, System design and development
 
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|Software development methodology=a DSS master model was developed including the formal model, process model and implementation model
 
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|Development start year=2002
 
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|Number of development years (100% equivalent)=3
 
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|Development team size=4
 
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|Team profiles=IT developer, reseracher/analyst, decision maker
 
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|Number of forest specialists in the development team=2
 
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|Number of users participating in specification=10
 
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|KM tools used during the development of the DSS=Database
 
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{{DSS description, Technological architecture, integration with other systems
 
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|System type=client-server (desktop)
 
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|Application architecture=GUI, database, reporting and documentation, Help/Hypertext, scenario manager
 
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|Communication architecture=DSD was implemented in Borland® C++™ as a client/server architecture, with Oracle(R) as the relational database system. Thus, the inteface component of the program resides on the desktop computer of the user, and the application logic is on the central server of the forest region authorities. The GUI is completely based on Borland's VCL (Visual C Library), and the generation of reports is based on Quickreport™, which uses components of the Borland® C++™ programming environment
 
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|Programming language=C++, other
 
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|Scalability=No
 
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|Integration with other systems=integrated with Oracle(R) as the relational database system.
 
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{{DSS description, Ongoing development
 
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|Adaptation effort (man years)=parametrised by the user
 
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{{DSS description, Documentation
 
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|Website=http://www.wabo.boku.ac.at/dsd.html?&L=1
 
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|Manual=Yes
 
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|Technical documentation=No
 
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|References=Lexer, M.J., Vacik, H., Palmetzhofer, D. and Oitzinger, G. 2005. A decision support tool to improve forestry extension services for small private landowners in southern Austria. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 49, 1: 81-102. Vacik H., Lexer M.J. and Englisch M. 2004. Einsatz des Decision Support Systems DSD v1.1 zur Unterstützung der forstlichen Beratung im Landesforstdienst. Forstarchiv 75 (5): 1-11.
 
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=== Scope of the system ===
 
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DSD supports two main silvicultural decision-making problems, both for individual stands:
 
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# The establishment of new stands. It seeks which species or species mixtures are suitable at particular locations within the project area, including considerations of the effect of climate change.
 
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# Stand treatments scheduling, given a particular set of management objectives aiming at a future species-mixture stand type.
 
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=== System origin ===
 
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* It was developed by a researchers team in the Universität für Bodenkultur Wien. First prototype was implemented in 2001.
 
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* how was it developed
 
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* is it a commercial product
 
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* Is in use in southern Austria.
 
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=== Support for specific issues  ===
 
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Timber harvest effects, climate change effects, risk assesment methods, biodiversity, and site improvement.
 
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=== Support for specific thematic areas of a problem type  ===
 
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* Silvicultural
 
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* Certification
 
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* Conservation
 
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* Restoration
 
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* Development choices / land use zoning
 
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* Policy/intervention alternatives
 
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=== Capability to support decision making phases  ===
 
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* Intelligence:
 
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*: DSD requires from the user the insertion of forest features data and management objectives.
 
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* Design:
 
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*: For each stand objective different schedules and results are proposed, that then would be evaluated according to the management objectives.
 
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* Choice:
 
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*: The selection among the different management possibilities is made according to the predefined objectives using multicriteria evaluation.
 
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* Monitor:
 
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*: It falls on the final manager.
 
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=== Related systems  ===
 
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* [[SDSS Wolschartwald]]
 
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* [[SDSS Wildalpen]]
 
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* [[CONES]]
 
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== Data and data models ==
 
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=== Typical spatial extent of application  ===
 
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Stand level.
 
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=== Forest data input  ===
 
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Stand characteristics are input via GUI.
 
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=== Type of information input from user (via GUI) ===
 
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Users have to assign a particular forest property to one of the predefined site and stand categories, usin some easily available stand characteristics. They also have to choose the management objectives among the predefined ones employing pairwise comparisons.
 
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== Models ==
 
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=== Forest models ===
 
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Growth and yield models are used to calculate costs and revenues. It has also an additive hierarchical utility model used in the multicriteria evaluation.
 
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== Decision Support ==
 
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=== Definition of management interventions ===
 
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Manager is able to choose among three objectives: timber production, nature conservation and biodiversity, or mantaining or improving site productivity.
 
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=== Typical temporal scale of application ===
 
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Depending on the objective, a short- to mid-term (i.e., 30 years) as well as a long-term planning horizon is distinguished.
 
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=== Decision-making processes and models ===
 
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* Simulation (with and without stochasticity)
 
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* Multiple criteria/ranking
 
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== Output ==
 
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=== Types of  outputs ===
 
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Results can be viewed on the screen, stored in the database of DSD, and be printed in a comprehensive report.
 
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== System ==
 
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=== System requirements  ===
 
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* Operating Systems: Microsoft® Windows® OS
 
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* Development status: v1.1 has been released
 
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=== Architecture and major DSS components ===
 
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DSD was implemented in Borland® C++™ as a client/server architecture, with Oracle(R) as the relational database system. Thus, the inteface component of the program resides on the desktop computer of the user, and the application logic is on the central server of the forest region authorities.
 
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The GUI is completely based on Borland's VCL (Visual C Library), and the generation of reports is based on Quickreport™, which uses components of the Borland® C++™ programming environment.
 
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=== Usage ===
 
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DSD has been developed to support the staff of forestry extension services in the Dobrova region in preparing informed recommendations for forest management to small private landowners based on the owner's goal preferences.
 
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=== Documentation and support ===
 
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More information about DSD can be found at the [http://www.wabo.boku.ac.at/dsd.html?&L=1 DSD website], where e-mail directions of the responsible researchers are given.
 
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==References==
 
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===External resources===
 
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* http://www.wabo.boku.ac.at/dsd.html (in German and in English)
 
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* REYNOLDS K.M., TWERY M., LEXER M.J., VACIK H., RAY D., SHAO G,. et BORGES J.G.: ''Decision Support Systems in Forest Management'' IN BURSTEIN F. et HOLSAPPLE C. W. (EDS.) (2008): ''Handbook on Decision Support Systems 2: Variations''. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. 800 pp.
 

Latest revision as of 10:45, 4 December 2014

Wiki quality control

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Name, responsible organisation and contact person

Has full name Decision Support Dobrova
Has acronym DSD
Has wiki contact person Harald Vacik
Has wiki contact e-mail harald.vacik@boku.ac.at

Software identification

Has software DSD.Software

Description

Has description [[Has description::DSD was developed by a research team at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Universität für Bodenkultur Wien) for providing support for extension services by the local forest administration in Carinthia (southern Austria). The first prototype was implemented in 2001.
Map of the States of Austria, highlighting Kärnten

DSD supports two main silvicultural decision-making problems, both for individual stands: 1. The establishment of new stands. It seeks which species or species mixtures are suitable at particular locations within the project area, including considerations of the effect of climate change. 2. Stand treatments scheduling, given a particular set of management objectives aiming at a future species-mixture stand type.

DSD screenshot
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Has modelling scope Economical indicators, Forest indicators, Ecological indicators, Climate change
Has temporal scale Long term (strategic), Medium term (tactical)
Has spatial context Non spatial
Has spatial scale Stand level
Has objectives dimension Multiple objectives
Has related DSS
Has goods and services dimension Market wood products, Non-market services
Has decision making dimension Single decision maker
Has forest management goal forest health, species selection, multi-functional
Supports tree species Norway Spruce, White Pine, Oak, Maple
Supports silvicultural regime even-aged, uneven-aged/natural regeneration

Concrete application

Has typical use case DSD has been developed to support the staff of forestry extension services in the Dobrova region in preparing informed recommendations for forest management to small private landowners based on the owner's goal preferences.
Has user profile Non-industrial private owners, local administration
Has country Austria
Has references about examples of application
Has number of users <=3
Has number of real-life applications <=100
Has utilisation in education used by students
Has research project reference Vacik H., Lexer M.J. and Englisch M. 2004. Einsatz des Decision Support Systems DSD v1.1 zur Unterstützung der forstlichen Beratung im Landesforstdienst. Forstarchiv 75 (5): 1-11.

Lexer, M.J., Vacik, H., Palmetzhofer, D. and Oitzinger, G. 2005. A decision support tool to improve forestry extension services for small private landowners in southern Austria. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 49, 1: 81-102.

Has tool dissemination The tool is only available for the local administration in Carinthia.

Decision support techniques used in the DSS

Has decision support techniques DSD.Decision support techniques

Support of Knowledge Management

Has knowledge management processes DSD.Knowledge management process

Support of social participation

Has support for social participation DSD.Support of social participation

DSS development

Has DSS development DSD.Description of DSS development

Documentation

Has website http://www.wabo.boku.ac.at/dsd.html?&L=1
Has online demo
Has manual Yes
Has technical documentation Yes
Has reference Lexer, M.J., Vacik, H., Palmetzhofer, D. and Oitzinger, G. 2005. A decision support tool to improve forestry extension services for small private landowners in southern Austria. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 49, 1: 81-102.

Vacik H., Lexer M.J. and Englisch M. 2004. Einsatz des Decision Support Systems DSD v1.1 zur Unterstützung der forstlichen Beratung im Landesforstdienst. Forstarchiv 75 (5): 1-11. REYNOLDS K.M., TWERY M., LEXER M.J., VACIK H., RAY D., SHAO G,. et BORGES J.G.: Decision Support Systems in Forest Management IN BURSTEIN F. et HOLSAPPLE C. W. (EDS.) (2008): Handbook on Decision Support Systems 2: Variations. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. 800 pp.

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