Program Participation Behavior of Nonindustrial Forest Landowners: A Probit Analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkatarao Nagubadi ◽  
Kevin T. McNamara ◽  
William L. Hoover ◽  
Walter L. Mills
Keyword(s):  
Probit Model ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Program Participation ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cost Share ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

AbstractThis study provides an analysis of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners' participation in forestry assistance programs. A probit model was used for data collected from a random sample of 329 Indiana landowners. The analysis revealed that total land owned, commercial reasons for ownership, government sources of information, and membership in forestry organizations influenced NIPF landowners' program participation. Age, fear of loss of property rights, and duration since the first wooded tract was acquired also influenced program participation. Location of landowners' residence on their wooded land and landowners' knowledge of and willingness to participate in a conservation easement influenced the participation in cost-share programs.

Forest Industry's Management Assistance Programs for Nonindustrial Private Forests in Louisiana, 1980

1983 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Cleaves ◽  
Jay O'Laughlin
Keyword(s):  
Private Forest ◽  
Private Forests ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Future Success ◽  
The Future ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract All the major wood-based companies in Louisiana offered Management Agreement Programs (MAPs) to nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners in 1980. Five percent of all NIPF pinelands in Louisiana were enrolled in MAPs of the 11 companies that answered questions about the general features, extent, and possibilities for the future success of this type of program.

Industrial Forest Management Assistance and Leasing: 1983 Programs and Accomplishments in Georgia

1985 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 217-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick W. Cubbage ◽  
Thomas M. Skinner
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
The State ◽  
Forest Industry ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Industrial Forest ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract A survey of industrial forest management assistance and leasing programs indicated that a wide range of forest management services were provided to nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners in Georgia. In 1983, approximately 6% of the commercial NIPF land in the state was leased by forest industry and about 1% was covered under industry management assistance programs. Forest products firms site-prepared 50,000 acres, planted about 38,000, and hand seeded about 20,000 acres of NIPF land. Costs for services seemed similar to industry averages. Leasing programs have been maintained the longest and help in managing more NIPF land, but are decreasing somewhat in area covered. Management assistance programs are generally newer and smaller in Georgia, but are increasing moderately in size.²

Landowner Concern about Wildfires and Implementation of Fuel Reduction Treatments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anusha Shrestha ◽  
Robert K Grala ◽  
Stephen C Grado ◽  
Scott D Roberts ◽  
Jason S Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Fuel Reduction ◽  
Fuel Treatment ◽  
Hazard Potential ◽  
Treatment Implementation ◽  
Wildfire Hazard ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract Fuel reduction treatments implemented by nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners affect wildfire hazard potential on both their tracts and surrounding lands. However, it is not clear how concerned they are about wildfire damages and what actions they are willing to take to lower wildfire hazard. This study determined the landowner concern level about wildfire damages and identified factors affecting their concern and fuel treatment implementation using seemingly unrelated and binary probit models, respectively. Approximately, 68% of landowners were concerned about property damage due to wildfires, and 45% implemented some fuel reduction treatments. The most common and least costly fuel treatment was prescribed burning ($18/acre) followed by chemical ($59/acre) and mechanical ($127/acre) treatments. Raising awareness about potential monetary losses due to wildfires, assisting landowners in preparing written forest management plans, and prioritizing areas with predominant pine cover will encourage landowner participation in hazardous fuel reduction programs and facilitate more effective wildfire mitigation. Study Implications Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners were concerned about monetary damages due to wildfires, which influenced their implementation of fuel reduction treatments. Estimates of fuel treatment cost and implementation frequency provide baseline information necessary to determine cost-effectiveness of various fuel treatments for their subsequent prioritization. Programs and policies that increase awareness among landowners about potential monetary losses due to wildfires, facilitate preparation of forest management plans with wildfire hazard mitigation prescriptions, and prioritize areas with high wildfire hazard potential are needed to increase implementation of hazardous fuel reduction treatments by NIPF landowners to reduce wildfire intensity and severity.

scholarly journals Forest Resource Management Plans: Importance of Plan Components to Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners in South Carolina

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 164-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terrell G. Thrift ◽  
Thomas J. Straka ◽  
Allan P. Marsinko ◽  
Jeffrey L. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Forest Landowners ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Forest Stewardship ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Primary Management ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract This study is based on a survey of 100 South Carolina nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners who participated in the Forest Stewardship Program in 1995-1996. The purpose of the study was to determine which components in a management plan are most important to NIPF landowners. Most important are the landowners' objectives, followed by individual stand descriptions and a schedule of prescribed activities. Data are summarized by type of preparer (government, consultant, or industry) and by timber or nontimber primary management objective. South. J. Appl. For. 21(4):164-167.

scholarly journals What do Louisiana and Mississippi Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners Think about Forest Certification?

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 170-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyan Perera ◽  
Richard P. Vlosky ◽  
Glenn Hughes ◽  
Michael A. Dunn
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Private Landowner ◽  
Environmental Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Professional Foresters ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners own the majority of timberlands in the southern United States. As forest certification becomes more prevalent, it is important to understand the implications for NIPF landowners. This study, conducted in 2005–2006, reveals how well NIPF landowners in Louisiana and Mississippi understand forest certification, willingness to pay to become certified, and general perceptions about the certification process and implementation requirements. We surveyed 1,200 randomly selected NIPF landowners from each state that owned 10 ac or more of timberland in 2005. A total of 591 usable surveys resulted in an overall adjusted response rate of 30%. Forty percent of respondents believe certification is necessary on public lands. However, their lowest level of agreement is with the need for certification on private forestlands. Respondents believe certification in the United States is driven by environmental nongovernmental organizations rather than by demand in the marketplace. Private landowner organizations and approved professional foresters are the most trusted entities to administer and monitor certification. Results also suggest that respondents are generally not averse to having certifiers monitor their forest management activities; however, a majority are unwilling to bear the cost of certification.

Using Direct Mail in Extension Programming for Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Ellen A. Rom ◽  
James C. Finley ◽  
James R. Grace
Keyword(s):  
Direct Mail ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Multiple Use ◽  
Forest Landowners ◽  
Woodland Management ◽  
Self Selection ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract Four pilot direct mail programs for nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners were conducted in northwestern Pennsylvania. The programs varied in method of contact (targeting versus self-selection) and in type of information (economic versus multiple-use). The programs established contact with many landowners who had not been reached by past extension efforts. Type of information was not related to audience size, audience makeup, or program impact. Targeting reached more landowners than did the self-selection method, but self-selection maintained a greater percentage of these contacts. More of the landowners who selected themselves into the program than those who did not, and more of those who did not "drop out" of the targeted program than those who did, had past educational opportunities in woodland management. Direct mail was effective in increasing landowner knowledge of woodland management but less effective in developing landowner intent to manage woodland. North. J. Appl. For. 7:171-174, December 1990.

Stewardship Incentives in Forestry: Participation Factors in Tennessee

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burton C. English ◽  
Caroline D. Bell ◽  
Garland R. Wells ◽  
Roland K. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Habitat ◽  
Monetary Incentives ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cost Share ◽  
Participation Decision ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Forest Stewardship ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Forestry Programs

Abstract The likely effect of cost-share incentives on participation in Tennessee's Forest Stewardship Program was estimated and contributing factors were identified. Surveys were mailed to 4,000 nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners, and a logit model was developed to examine economic, physical, and behavioral factors which affect the landowner participation decision. Data collected indicates the majority of landowners are concerned with water quality and wildlife habitat in addition to timber enhancements. Model results indicate that attitudes, experience, and knowledge of forestry programs may outweigh monetary incentives (50, 65 and 75% cost share) in the participation decision. South. J. Appl. For. 21(1):5-10.

scholarly journals Predicting Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners' Choices of a Forester for Harvesting and Tree Planting Assistance in Alabama

2001 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daowei Zhang ◽  
Sayeed R. Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Multinomial Logit Model ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Forest Landowners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners often seek technical assistance from public, consulting, and industry foresters. This study uses a multinomial logit model to investigate factors influencing landowners' choices of a specific type of forester for harvesting and tree planting assistance. Income and preparation of management plan are significant predictors in both cases. In addition, species composition is a significant factor in the choice for harvesting assistance, and size of ownership and time spent in forest management are significant factors in the choice for tree planting assistance. The results may be useful to assist foresters in developing their marketing strategy. Policy implications for the design and delivery of technical assistance are discussed. South. J. Appl. For. 25(3):101–107.

Timber Harvesting by Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners in Western Oregon

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Cleaves ◽  
Max Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Timber Harvesting ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Partial Cutting ◽  
Commercial Thinning ◽  
Natural Tendency ◽  
Nipf Owners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Farm Ownership ◽  
Acquisition Method ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract A survey of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners in Western Oregon was analyzed to gain insights about their harvesting activity. Past participation in harvesting, harvest type, and future intentions for harvest were related to ownership size, tenure, residence, form of organization, method of acquisition, occupation, age, and income. Thirty percent of the respondents reported harvesting at least once during the 1979-1989 period. Higher rates of harvest participation were found for larger ownership sizes, longer tenure, corporate organization, farm ownership, and higher personal income. At least some of the influence of size on reported participation came from the natural tendency of larger ownerships to have a greater variety of acres eligible for harvest. Ownership size combined with a variety of demographic factors--tenure, residence, form of organization, acquisition method, occupation, and income--influenced whether the harvest was a clearcut or a commercial thinning. Commercial thinning and thinning/clearcutting combination harvests were more common than clearcutting. Landowners were generally willing to harvest in the future; more than two-thirds of the NIPF acreage is controlled by owners with definite harvest plans. Owners who reported no intentions to harvest had little past harvesting activity. The predominance of thinning and other forms of partial cutting by smaller NIPF owners may indicate opportunities to improve the condition of NIPFs through assistance in selective cutting. West. J. Appl. For. 10(2):66-71.

scholarly journals Improving Communications to Increase Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowner (NIPF) Participation in Forest Certification Programs: A Case Study in Arkansas, USA

Forests ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Elena C. Rubino ◽  
Nana Tian ◽  
Matthew H. Pelkki
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Timber Harvesting ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Forest Certification ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Certification Programs ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Despite the socioeconomic and ecological significance of the 10.4 million acres of forestland owned by nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners across Arkansas (approximately 58% of forestland in the state), only 5% of this land is certified through the American Tree Farm System. As such, understanding how to improve the reach and content of communications to NIPF landowners is vital for expanding certification participation and subsequent improvement of forest management in Arkansas and throughout the southern United States. To explore current and optimal communications to increase NIPF participation, we employed Berlo’s source–message–channel–receiver (SMCR, 1960) model to analyze survey data collected from Arkansas NIPF landowners regarding their familiarity with, interest in, and information sources for forest certification programs. Our results indicate that NIPF landowners have a relatively low familiarity with certification programs and a low interest in adopting a certification program regardless of personal involvement throughout the certification process, the transparency of on-sight inspections to the public, and the requirements of forest management plans. However, positive correlations were found between self-reported familiarity with certification programs and the perceived usefulness of various information sources, indicating that communications to NIPF landowners have the ability to be influential. Furthermore, the results showed that the greatest perceived benefits to landowners were improved timber growth and health, better management actions, and environmentally-friendly timber harvesting, whereas the most concerning perceived drawbacks were increased record-keeping and paperwork as well as management costs. These findings will offer actionable insights into future messaging campaigns and provide directions for new approaches of reaching NIPF landowners to increase their participation in forest certification.

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