The objective of this study was to measure the consequences of alternative
forest management intensification programs. These consequences
include future harvest levels, silvicultural labor and capital
requirements, and the income and employment generated directly and indirectly.
The system utilizes the Timber Resource Economic Estimation
System (TREES) model, a harvest scheduling...
A model consisting of a linked series of equations is presented for estimating the future effect of various intensities of forest management on the economy of a region. The model, in conjunction with the most recent inventory of the USDA Forest Service, is then applied to data from Douglas County,...
