The Availability of Fuelwood from Vermont's Nonindustrial Private Forest Lands (NIPF)

1991 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
John J. Lindsay ◽  
Alphonse H. Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Energy Resource ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Commercial Production ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Commercial Market ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Nipf Owners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Forest Lands

Abstract Vermont's nonindustrial, private forest lands (NIPF) have the potential of supplying 3.3 million cords of fuelwood annually to the Northeast energy market. Annual commercial production levels during the energy crisis of the early 1980s, however, only reached 660,000 cords; 342,000 cords came from NIPF. An additional 340,000 cords were cut and consumed by NIPF owners. Low stumpage prices, landowner self-consumption, adverse esthetic impacts, and low stumpage volumes restricted the actual amount of NIPF wood sold to the region's commercial energy market. Fuelwood harvest in Vermont was associated with large parcel sizes (>100 ac), the landowner's personal use of fuelwood, and the existence of a forest management plan. Even under these conditions, the percentage of NIPF owners willing to sell to the commercial market remained small (25%). If fuelwood is to establish itself as a reliable energy resource in the Northeast, large ownerships must be protected from subdivision and fuelwood stumpage prices must increase dramatically. North J. Appl. For 8(2):57-59

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.

Nonindustrial Private Forest Owners in Idaho

1991 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Ellen Force ◽  
Harry W. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Private Forest Owners ◽  
Forest Owners ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Nipf Owners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest

Abstract Idaho's nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners were surveyed by mail to determine their sociodemographic characteristics, perceptions of the benefits received from owning forestland, use of forest management practices, harvesting plans, and use of forest management assistance. Data were reported for the entire state and also analyzed by ownership class. The sociodemographic profile of Idaho's NIPF owner is similar to that reported from other states. Major benefits of owning NIPF land were: wood for domestic use; esthetic enjoyment; and wildlife appreciation. Esthetics were more important to smaller landowners. Grazing and timber were benefits of importance to large landowners. Fifty-six percent of owners have harvested timber, varying from 35% of small holdings to 74% of large holdings. One-fourth of the owners say they will never harvest timber. Only 34% have ever sought professional forest management assistance. West. J. Appl. For. 6(2):32-36.

Pine Seedling Availability for Reforestation on Nonindustrial Private Forest Lands in the South

1982 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
John C. Brissette
Keyword(s):  
Tree Planting ◽  
Seedling Production ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Private Forests ◽  
Southern State ◽  
Private Forestry ◽  
Genetically Improved ◽  
Future Demands ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Forest Lands

Abstract Pine seedling production at southern state nurseries is expected to increase from a 1980-81 level of 602 million seedlings to 702 million in 1982-83. The number of seedlings available for nonindustrial private forestry use will increase from 55 to 64 percent during the same period. Currently, over 40 percent of the seedlings planted on private forests are genetically improved. This assessment of trends in tree planting, although encouraging, supports predictions that future demands for timber will exceed available resources.

Impacts of technical assistance on private nonindustrial reforestation

1990 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1804-1810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Skinner ◽  
W. David Klemperer ◽  
Robert J. Moulton
Keyword(s):  
Cost Sharing ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southern States ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Nipf Owners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
The Relationship

This study explores the relationship between the number of foresters providing assistance to nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners in the southern United States and the NIPF acres planted with pine. For the year 1985, for 29 substate zones in 12 southern states, data were gathered on numbers of NIPF assistance foresters by four types, NIPF acres planted with pine, and several other variables thought to influence levels of pine planting. Using this data, a cross-sectional regression analysis was unable to demonstrate a significant south-wide effect of technical assistance on NIPF tree planting when all significant variables were included in the equations. Within the range of data gathered, equations showed that additional cost sharing and the accompanying forestry assistance should increase reforestation, but added forestry assistance alone is less likely to influence reforestation. Some previous studies support our results, others do not. In the future, if better data on the relevant variables are gathered, more definitive conclusions might be reached about the effects of technical assistance on NIPF reforestation.

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.

Consulting Foresters in the Pacific Northwest

1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-76
Author(s):  
Christopher C. Schnepf ◽  
David M. Baumgartner
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Timber Management ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
Nipf Owners ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest

Abstract In 1986, 83% of an estimated total of 218 consulting foresters in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana were surveyed; 56% consulted full-time and 44% consulted part-time. In total, consultants provided 155 person-years of service to all owners. Most respondents believed the number of consultants in the areas they served was about right. Consultants averaged 24 years of forestry experience, including 10 years in consulting. Consultants belongs to a variety of professional and other organizations and most had completed at least a four-year degree. Consultants primary clients were nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners, industry, and federal government. In the last year, consultants provided 57 person-years of assistance to over 2,130 NIPF owners holding over 2 million acres. Most of these NIPF clients were assisted with services related to timber management or harvest. West. J. Appl. For. 3(3):74-76, July 1988.

Likelihood of implementing fuel reduction treatments on nonindustrial private forest lands

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anusha Shrestha ◽  
Robert K. Grala ◽  
Stephen C. Grado ◽  
Scott D. Roberts ◽  
Jason S. Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Private Forest ◽  
Fuel Reduction ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Forest Lands
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