Development of a framework for understanding unsold timber offerings from the US National Forest System
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21600274 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gregory E Frey (0000-0003-0538-0199, USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, corresponding author), Philadelphia Wilkens (0000-0002-7200-3177, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC, USA), Sonia R Bruck (0000-0001-7081-6820, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 267-290 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-28 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Environmental Planning and Management (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0964-0568 • E-ISSN: 1360-0559 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09640568.2022.2108387 |
| OpenAlex | W4296555390 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 38 |
Timber sales from the US National Forest System (NFS) can provide ecological and economic benefits. Unsold (“no-bid”) offerings can result in delays, additional costs, and missed targets. We used mixed methods, including analysis of administrative data, synthesis of research, and semi-structured interviews to understand situations considered “no-bid” offerings by different stakeholders. We measured prevalence, identified causes, and generated a framework for communicating interlinkages. From 2007 to 2020, the volume not sold at first offering was 11.9% nationally. However, a substantial amount is sold subsequently, leaving 2.7% never sold. Regions with the highest percentage never sold include Alaska, Southwestern, and Pacific Southwest. A new conceptual framework developed from a literature review and interviews with NFS and industry employees identified proximate causes and underlying factors. Proximate causes include road construction, equipment requirements, and timber condition; whereas underlying factors include staffing, communication, and appraisal methods. These insights can aid communication and help develop future strategies
Business · Conceptual framework · Economics · Environmental resource management · Management · Staffing · Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies · Forest Insect Ecology and Management · Forest Management and Policy · Marketing
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |