Synergies and Trade-Offs in the Production of NWFPs Predicted in Boreal Forests

Kurttila, Mikko; Pukkala, Timo; Miina, Jari

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“…The production of B. edulis was largely in synergy with timber production, competing only near the maximal yields (Figure 7, Article II). Similar results were found in a study regarding trade-offs at near-maximal production levels of several NWFPs (including mushrooms) and timber in Finland (Peura et al 2016;Kurttila et al 2018). These results were expected, because in the studies of Peura et al (2016) and Kurttila et al (2018), the model for B. edulis was the same or based on the same data as in this study.…”

Section: Forest Owners' Roles and Possibilities In Mushroom Marketssupporting

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“…Similar results were found in a study regarding trade-offs at near-maximal production levels of several NWFPs (including mushrooms) and timber in Finland (Peura et al 2016;Kurttila et al 2018). These results were expected, because in the studies of Peura et al (2016) and Kurttila et al (2018), the model for B. edulis was the same or based on the same data as in this study. In the joint production of timber and mushrooms, the forest owner can prolong the picking period by up to 7 years without remarkably affecting the total SEV (Table 4, Article II).…”

Section: Forest Owners' Roles and Possibilities In Mushroom Marketssupporting

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The availability and supply of marketed mushrooms in Eastern Finland

Tahvanainen¹

2020

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The use of marketed mushrooms is predicted to increase worldwide. Currently, the marketed mushroom yields in Finland remain largely unutilized, and forest management mainly aims at timber production. In this thesis, the availability and limitations of the raw material procurement and market supply of marketed mushrooms in Eastern Finland were studied. Empirical yield models were formulated for the most marketed species in spruce stands: cep (Boletus edulis), milk cap (Lactarius spp.) and all marketed mushrooms. Optimal stand management was defined for the joint production of timber and mushrooms. The socially acceptable limits for mushroom picking on private land were investigated through a forest owner survey, and the supply of marketed mushrooms was modeled to study which factors affect the marketed quantities of mushrooms in Eastern Finland. The results suggest that the Eastern Finnish spruce stands produced their highest mushroom yields right before the first commercial thinning, and precipitation during the yield season promoted the yields. The production of timber and marketed mushrooms was largely in synergy, and if mushrooms are picked for sale, the total soil expectation value (SEV) in good mushroom stands can be remarkable. The forest owners in Eastern Finland expressed some restriction needs for organized commercial picking, but they were otherwise content with the everyman's rights regarding mushroom picking. The supply of marketed mushrooms was affected by biological and economic factors; precipitation had a positive influence on cep and milk cap supplies and market price negatively impacted the supplies of ceps and chanterelles. The results contribute to a more stable and sustainable raw material supply to the mushroom supply chains by providing novel information on the supply of marketed mushrooms and limits of socially acceptable mushroom picking and by developing concrete tools to integrate mushroom production into forest management planning and to plan for mushroom picking.

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Section: Forest Owners' Roles and Possibilities In Mushroom Marketssupporting

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The availability and supply of marketed mushrooms in Eastern Finland

Tahvanainen¹

2020

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“…The ecosystem services have been sporadically characterized and integrated into a management planning process that is based on the available information. There are some research endeavors to pinpoint the characterization and integration of various forest goods and services (i.e., ecosystem services) in management planning [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. However, they hardly focus on the holistic incorporation of the ES within a conceptual framework of their management.…”

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A Framework for Characterizing and Regulating Ecosystem Services in a Management Planning Context

Başkent

2020

Forests

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Sustainable management promises to improve the conservation and utilization of ecosystem services and their contribution to human wellbeing through management plans. This paper explores the concept of characterization and integration of ecosystem services in a management planning concept. The integration process involves the identification, quantification, valuation, assessment, and monitoring of ecosystem services over time. The quantification of common ecosystem services, such as soil erosion, water conservation, recreation, biodiversity conservation, and carbon sequestration was explored. A framework was developed to integrate ecosystem services into management planning process. Ecosystem services are classified as provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services with a defined typology. The conceptual framework acts as an organizing structure and it serves as a model for the management of ecosystems with their contribution to human wellbeing. Ecosystem management with multi-criteria decision techniques, information technologies and a structured participation is a proposed approach for the sustainable management of ecological, economic, and socio-cultural functions. Establishing the quantitative relationships between ecosystem services and societal benefits is essential. The provision of a universally accepted clear measurement of regulating, supporting, and cultural services is challenging. A commitment, vision, and strong willingness are required to adopt policies, regulations, and management objectives in planning. Integration can only be realized with prioritizing ecosystem services with the involvement of stakeholders. Substantial understanding of both the ecological and social systems is a prerequisite for sustainable management of ecosystem services. The ecosystem services with significant benefits to the wellbeing of society should primarily be characterized, their relative importance be weighted, and prioritized through a participatory approach. A holistic approach with a comprehensive decision support system is essential in forecasting the future provision of ecosystem services and assessing the trade-off analysis, resulting in better policy formulation before on-the-ground implementation.

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“…skiing and hiking environments, scenic beauty and sense of remoteness) (de Groot et al 2010;EME 2011;Price et al 2011). The focus in traditional forest management has been on economic profit and the provision of timber and fibre (Kareiva et al 2007;Messier et al 2015), while non-timber products and the other uses of forests such as recreation, erosion control and water regulation have been often ignored (Kräuchi et al 2000;Rodríguez et al 2006;Kurttila et al 2018). During the recent years, the topic has gained importance resulting in several studies about surveying the supply and evaluating management alternatives for the simultaneous production of several forest ES (e.g.…”

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“…During the recent years, the topic has gained importance resulting in several studies about surveying the supply and evaluating management alternatives for the simultaneous production of several forest ES (e.g. Blattert et al 2017;Díaz-Balteiro et al 2017;Mina et al 2017;Kurttila et al 2018). Many of forest ES have negative relationship e.g.…”

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Trade-offs between economic profitability, erosion risk mitigation and biodiversity in the management of uneven-aged Abies alba Mill. stands

Selkimäki

Trasobares

Pukkala

2020

Annals of Forest Science

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& Key message Multi-objective forest planning methods were used to assess the trade-offs between three ecosystem services: timber production, erosion protection and biodiversity. The use of trade-off analysis helps to define proper weights for the management objectives and evaluate the feasibility of obtaining economic profit from timber while controlling the erosion risk and maintaining biodiversity of Abies alba Mill. & Context Forests provide several ecosystem services (ES), many of which are in trade-off. The assessment of relationships between ES helps to optimize forest management. & Aims This study analyses the trade-offs between timber production, erosion protection and biodiversity in uneven-aged mountain forest of Abies alba Mill. & Methods Multi-functional forest management was optimized using a simulation-optimization software. Timber production was measured with present value, erosion risk was modelled as a function of stand structure, and biodiversity was dealt with by setting a minimum number of 10 large trees (dbh > 60cm) per hectare as a requirement. Optimizations were conducted for slopes of 10%, 45% and 80% and cutting cycles of 10, 30 and 50 years. Discount rate 2% was used in all optimizations. Trade-offs were evaluated with production possibility boundaries. & Results We found relevant trade-offs between timber production and erosion protection, which depended on the slope steepness and the length of the cutting cycle. Trade-offs were marginal on 10% slope (50-year cycle) and large on 80% slope (10-year cycle). Biodiversity constraint reduced both economic profits and erosion protection values. & Conclusion In multifunctional mountain forest, defining proper weights for ecosystem services that are in trade-off is important for satisfying different management objectives in a sustainable way.

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Synergies and Trade-Offs in the Production of NWFPs Predicted in Boreal Forests

Cited by 29 publications

References 36 publications

The availability and supply of marketed mushrooms in Eastern Finland

The availability and supply of marketed mushrooms in Eastern Finland

A Framework for Characterizing and Regulating Ecosystem Services in a Management Planning Context

Trade-offs between economic profitability, erosion risk mitigation and biodiversity in the management of uneven-aged Abies alba Mill. stands

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