Integrated and systemic management of storm damage by the forest-based sector and public authorities

Riguelle, Simon; Hebert, Jacques; Jourez, Benoît

doi:10.1007/s13595-016-0566-1

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“…This is confirmed by recent reviews on windstorms or natural disturbance impacts on forests [19,[28][29][30]. These studies show that the analysis of windstorm impacts mainly entails environmental and ecological aspects [31], paying less attention to indirect and spillover effects affecting other SES dimensions [32][33][34] or the provision of ecosystem services. From a socio-economic perspective, the prevalent focus of the scientific investigation is on windstorm impacts on forest-related industries and timber markets, with limited analysis of the repercussions on communities and stakeholders at the psychological and behavioral level [35].…”

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Windstorm Impacts on Forest-Related Socio-Ecological Systems: An Analysis from a Socio-Economic and Institutional Perspective

Romagnoli

Masiero

Secco

2022

Forests

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Windstorms are considered among the most impacting natural events for European forests and related Socio-Ecological Systems (SES). Given that their intensity and frequency are increasing, an in-depth understanding of their impacts is crucial to mitigate risks and potential negative effects. However, so far, scientific research on windstorm impacts has mainly focused on environmental dimensions, while socio-economic and institutional ones are rarely taken into consideration. Our analysis aims at enriching the current scientific knowledge on windstorm impacts on forest SES by providing an overview of the state-of-the-art academic investigations on windstorm impacts on socio-economic and institutional dimensions. Overall, 46 papers were reviewed to identify the most recurrent post-windstorm dynamics and drivers that influence resilience and adaptation of socio-economic, institutional and related governance dimensions of European forest SES. Results show that the current scientific knowledge on socio-economic impacts of windstorms mainly concentrates on forest-related stakeholders and sectors, paying little attention to the broader social, cultural and institutional drivers that contribute to forest SES resilience. Further, cascade effects linking environmental, social and institutional dimensions are poorly analyzed. This restricted focus could lead to an incomplete understanding of the dynamics shaping socio-economic adaptability to windstorms, affecting long-term and sustainable recovery from extreme natural events. To correctly frame effective, intersectoral and coordinated recovery strategies gaining a deeper understanding of human–environment interactions is needed, as well as acknowledging the positive influence of causal relationships in improving forest-related SES resilience.

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confidence: 63%

Windstorm Impacts on Forest-Related Socio-Ecological Systems: An Analysis from a Socio-Economic and Institutional Perspective

Romagnoli

Masiero

Secco

2022

Forests

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“…The selection process ended when the target capacity was reached. In Wallonia, the maximum storage capacity has been evaluated as around 4,000,000 m² (Riguelle et al, 2016). This target is assumed to offer sufficient flexibility in terms of the choice of active terminals at the regional level after a storm.…”

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“…For instance, wind disturbances can offset national carbon storage strategies that rely on forest sinks (Lindroth et al, 2009). Regardless of the perspective, the integrated management of storm risk is required at the regional and/or national level(s) to support the entire forest-based economy (Riguelle et al, 2016).…”

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Identification of sprinkling storage facilities for windblown timber using a GIS-based modeling approach

Riguelle

Jourez

Hebert

et al. 2017

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Description of the subject. After catastrophic storm events, the storage of windblown timber is an effective measure for mitigating economic losses in the forest sector by preventing wood decay, protecting stands from secondary damage, and regulating the timber supply in the middle and long term. Objectives. In this study, we first propose a GIS-based methodology for identifying suitable sprinkling storage terminals in Wallonia (Belgium). In addition, we suggest an approach for building a coherent regional network as well as methods for selecting and activating terminals within this network after a storm, depending on the severity and distribution of the damage. Method. The GIS-based approach was used to crosscheck technical requirements related to sprinkling storage according to operational and environmental constraints in the Ardenne, which is the most forested sub-region of Wallonia. A three-step process was employed to identify suitable areas. Nine procurement areas were also delineated according to the regional forest inventory plots as a reference for choosing the terminals that should be included in the regional network and activated after the storm. Results. We generated and evaluated 96 scenarios. In the second step, a network of 30 terminals was suggested, which corresponded to a storage capacity of 4 million m³. This network could facilitate the flexibility in the strategic management of storage after huge storms. The procurement area approach also helps addressing routing and transportation issues in a simple way. Conclusions. The GIS approach facilitates the selection of sprinkling storage terminals, but field validation and enhanced collaboration between public and private landowners and forest owners would still be needed.

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“…Indeed, when speaking with enterprises it often becomes visible that they do not feel very concerned until challenges linked to climate change are translated into business issues. There are some studies using SWOT-analysis in the context of climate change in order to evaluate mitigation or adaptation strategies of regions (Hill et al 2010;Krysanova et al 2010;Balbi et al 2011;Li et al 2017), within the sector of agriculture and forestry (Nzunda and Mahuve 2011;Nair 2012;Bloch et al 2016;Riguelle et al 2016) or to improve SWOT (Koponen and Personen 2012;Metzger et al 2012;Pesonen and Horn 2014), but to date, only Mahammadzadeh (2012) conducted a SWOT analysis to analyse companies' perceptions of climate change. His analysis is based on two questions integrated in a larger online survey (cf.…”

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Climate change preparedness of enterprises in the Upper Rhine region from a business perspective—A multidisciplinary, transboundary analysis

Averbeck

Frör

Gartiser

et al. 2019

NachhaltigkeitsManagementForum

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Companies can be affected by climate change in many ways. Effective adaptation to climate change will only be possible if the associated risks and opportunities as well as their own strengths and weaknesses are sufficiently known. Following the conceptual framework of a SWOT analysis, this article outlines the self-perception of companies from the Upper Rhine region regarding their climate change vulnerability. Based on 26 qualitative semi-structured company interviews, managers' statements on climate change-related strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are divided into three categories based on the business function concerned. The resulting 4 × 3 matrix is used to analyse which aspects companies do not pay much attention to. We also highlight typical, frequently cited strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. It appears that the majority of companies perceive climate change as an external threat but see themselves in a position to counter this threat with the help of internal qualities. Klimawandel-Anpassungsbereitschaft von Unternehmen in derOberrhein-Region aus Sicht der Unternehmen -Eine multidisziplinäre, grenzüberschreitende Analyse Zusammenfassung Unternehmen können auf vielfältige Weise vom Klimawandel betroffen sein. Nur wenn die damit verbundenen Risiken und Chancen sowie die eigenen Stärken und Schwächen hinreichend bekannt sind, ist eine effektive Anpassung an den Klimawandel möglich. Dieser Artikel skizziert in Anlehnung an den Konzeptrahmen einer SWOT-Analyse die Eigenwahrnehmung von Unternehmen aus der Oberrheinregion bezüglich ihrer Klimawandelvulnerabilität. Basierend auf 26 qualitativen semi-strukturierten Unternehmensinterviews werden Aussagen von Managern bezüglich klimawandelrelevanter Stärken, Schwächen, Chancen und Bedrohungen anhand der betroffenen Unternehmensfunktion in drei Kategorien aufgeteilt. Anhand der entstehenden 4 × 3 Matrix wird analysiert, welche Bereiche von den Unternehmen wenig beachtet werden. Außerdem zeigen wir auf, wie typische, häufig genannte Stärken, Schwächen, Chancen und Bedrohungen aussehen. Es zeigt sich, dass die Unternehmen den Klimawandel mehrheitlich als externe Bedrohung wahrnehmen, sich aber in der Lage sehen dieser Bedrohung mit Hilfe von internen Qualitäten zu begegnen.

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Integrated and systemic management of storm damage by the forest-based sector and public authorities

Cited by 6 publications

References 100 publications

Windstorm Impacts on Forest-Related Socio-Ecological Systems: An Analysis from a Socio-Economic and Institutional Perspective

Windstorm Impacts on Forest-Related Socio-Ecological Systems: An Analysis from a Socio-Economic and Institutional Perspective

Identification of sprinkling storage facilities for windblown timber using a GIS-based modeling approach

Climate change preparedness of enterprises in the Upper Rhine region from a business perspective—A multidisciplinary, transboundary analysis

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