Social Complexity and the Management of Small-Diameter Stands

Authors: Findley A.J.¹; Carroll M.S.²; Blatner K.A.³

Source: Journal of Forestry, Volume 99, Number 12, 1 December 2001 , pp. 18-27(10)

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

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Abstract:

The disposition of small-diameter forest stands is linked to forest health, ecological restoration, and timber harvest–highly contentious issues without public or technical consensus. We present results of a qualitative social assessment focusing on small-diameter stand management on the Colville National Forest in northeastern Washington to illustrate social complexity embedded in the decisions that confront forest managers. The discussion is broadened to suggest that the social complexity inherent in small-diameter stand management is an issue that must be confronted throughout the West (and to some extent the entire country), as increasing emphasis is placed on forest restoration on public lands.

Keywords: ecological restoration; fire; public participation; silviculture; social science; environmental management; forest; forest management; forest resources; forestry; forestry research; forestry science; natural resources; natural resource management

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Affiliations: 1: Senior Environmental Planner Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc., Portland, Oregon 2: Associate Professor Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, PO Box 646410 Pullman, WA, 99164-6410 3: Professor and Chair Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Washington State University, PO Box 646410 Pullman, WA, 99164-6410, blatner@coopext.cahe.wsu.edu

Publication date: 2001-12-01

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