Analysis of the sectoral innovation system for forestry of the Czech Republic. Does it even exist?

Jarský, Vilém

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2015.05.012

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“…However, as Dobšinská et al [27] argue, in comparison to the past, the conditions for the implementation of innovations in forestry have significantly improved and enterprises are looking for ways to draw financial support for the implementation of innovative projects. Similar findings have also been reported from innovation research for forestry sector in the Czech Republic where EU subsidies and co-operation with suppliers, customers and services were identified as positive factors for implementation of innovations [28,29]. There are strong relations between suppliers, customers and producers in the sector in development of innovations [30,31].…”

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confidence: 80%

A Course of Innovations in Wood Processing Industry within the Forestry-Wood Chain in Slovakia: A Q Methodology Study to Identify Future Orientation in the Sector

Loučanová

Paluš

Dzian

2017

Forests

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Abstract:As innovations are the basic premise of commercial success in the market the main objective of this paper is to determine the main course of innovations in wood-processing industry within the forestry-wood chain in Slovakia from the viewpoint of representatives of wood processing companies. Using a Q-methodology approach the emphasis is also put on identification of differences between the opinions of small individual entrepreneurs and representatives of capital companies. Based on the results of structured interview with representatives of 33 wood processing companies the main findings suggest that future innovation activities in the sector will be related to the technology innovations mainly in processing of coniferous timber. However, the extent of such innovations is perceived differently depending on the company size and ownership category. While small individual entrepreneurs expect only slight innovation changes in the industry aimed at the meeting of required standards, managers of capital companies tend to foresee the future vision in restructuralisation of wood-processing industry.

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confidence: 80%

A Course of Innovations in Wood Processing Industry within the Forestry-Wood Chain in Slovakia: A Q Methodology Study to Identify Future Orientation in the Sector

Loučanová

Paluš

Dzian

2017

Forests

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“…A lack of financial resources can be considered as the main cause of this situation [21]. Similar findings have also been reported from innovation research in the Czech Republic [22,23]. However, as Dobšinská et al [24] argue, in comparison to the past, the conditions for the implementation of innovations in forestry have significantly improved and enterprises are looking for ways to draw financial support for the implementation of innovative projects.…”

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confidence: 55%

Innovation Strategy in Slovak Forest Contractor Firms—A SWOT Analysis

Štěrbová

Loučanová

Paluš

et al. 2016

Forests

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Abstract:The aim of the study is to determine the innovation strategy of contractor firms in the Slovak forestry service sector in the area of further innovation activities development. The strategy identification was based on the analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in this sector. The results indicate that weaknesses of contractor firms exceed their strengths and, considering the degree and importance of their impact, opportunities exceed identified threats. Based on these findings revealing the relations in the area of innovation activities of forestry service contractors, the "Strategy of Partnership" was suggested as the most suitable type of strategy. It can be concluded that such a form of grouping cooperation brings many benefits to contractors in the form of information availability, guidance, training, and management of conflicts, risks and uncertainty, which are associated with the innovation process.

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“…It moves us beyond equating FOKIS with the extension or advisory services; instead we treat them as part of the system, as a means to help with 'problem solving, information sharing and innovation generating processes' . The system perspective helps to understand innovation, as a complex non-linear phenomenon arising from multiple interactions (Jarský, 2015;Rametsteiner and Weiss, 2006). The problems are solved, and innovation generated, by all the actors, but particularly by the forest owners and managers.…”

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Extension, advice and knowledge systems for private forestry: Understanding diversity and change across Europe

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The decisions and actions of private forest owners are important for the delivery of forest goods and services. Both forest ownership, and policies related to forest owners, are changing. Traditionally in most countries, government extension officers have advised and instructed forest owners, but this is evolving, with greater importance given to a range of actors, objectives, and knowledge types. Drawing on literature and mixed data from 10 countries in Europe, this paper explores how forestry advisory systems can be conceptualized, and describes their current situation in Europe. Drawing parallels with the concept of AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems), we propose the term FOKIS (FOrestry Knowledge and Information Systems), as both a system (a purposeful and interdependent group of bodies) and a method for understanding such systems. We define four dimensions for describing FOKIS: owners, policy goals, advice providers, and tools. We find different roles for extension in countries with centrally controlled, highly regulated forest management, and advisors in regions where forest owners have more freedom to choose how to manage their forest. We find five trends across Europe: increased flexibility, openness and participation of owners as sources of information; increasing reliance on information and persuasion rather than enforced compliance; a shift of attention from timber to a wider range of ecosystem services such as biodiversity and recreation; a shift of funding and providers from public to private sector; emergence of new virtual communication tools. The approach provides a way to make sense of comparisons and change in FOKIS, and opens up an important research field.

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Analysis of the sectoral innovation system for forestry of the Czech Republic. Does it even exist?

Cited by 20 publications

References 49 publications

A Course of Innovations in Wood Processing Industry within the Forestry-Wood Chain in Slovakia: A Q Methodology Study to Identify Future Orientation in the Sector

A Course of Innovations in Wood Processing Industry within the Forestry-Wood Chain in Slovakia: A Q Methodology Study to Identify Future Orientation in the Sector

Innovation Strategy in Slovak Forest Contractor Firms—A SWOT Analysis

Extension, advice and knowledge systems for private forestry: Understanding diversity and change across Europe

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