A Vote-Based Computer System for Stand Management Planning
Authors
Teijo Palander
University of Joensuu
Sanna Laukkanen
University of Joensuu
Abstract
A vote-based computer system for decision support was developed in Finland for finding the most acceptable timber harvesting alternatives during the planning of thinning operations in forests under joint-ownership. The alternatives are combinations of a harvesting method, a harvesting system, and the time of each harvest. A lot of information is needed during the planning process. The system was found to be a useful tool for managing information flows and order and organization of the mathematical and analytical methods that are embedded to system’s modules. An advantage of this system is that it uses a module containing multi-criteria problem-solving methods. This makes the system’s contribution to sustainable forest management effective.
