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 Landowner Attitudes Toward South Carolina's Forest Stewardship Program

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 158-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances M. Melfi ◽  
Thomas J. Straka ◽  
Allan P. Marsinko ◽  
Jeffrey L. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Timber Production ◽  
Multiple Use ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Forest Stewardship ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Forest Stewardship Program

Abstract This study reports on a survey of 78 South Carolina nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners who participated in the Forest Stewardship Program and an additional analysis of all South Carolina participants (n = 1,018) in 1994-1995. Timber production was the most common primary management objective; wildlife management ranked second. Participants were satisfied with the multiple-use emphasis of the program. Once a landowner evaluated the written management plan, timber production tended to increase in importance. The type of natural resource professional that developed the management plan appeared to affect the stated objectives of the NIPF landowner. Consultants and industry foresters tended to work with landowners who had larger acreages, timber management objectives, and previous forest management plans. Ninety-three percent of landowners said their management plan was useful. Another 87% support the concept of multiple-use. South. J. Appl. For. 21(4):158-163.

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.

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.

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 Segmenting Southern Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners on the Basis of Their Management Objectives and Motivations for Wood-Based Bioenergy

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omkar Joshi ◽  
Sayeed R. Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Multiple Objective ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Forest Landowners ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Management Objectives ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Nipf Landowners

Abstract This study segments nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners in Arkansas, Florida, and Virginia on the basis of their forest management objectives and their willingness to supply wood-based biomass for bioenergy. A two-step cluster analysis was used to segment NIPF landowners of all three states into three distinct groups, namely bioenergy conservationists, multiple-objective landowners, and passive landowners. The results revealed that there was notable variation among NIPF landowners in terms of their interest in wood-based bioenergy and forest management objectives. A solid majority of bioenergy conservationists (58%) were familiar with the concept of producing alternative fuels from wood. Similarly, multiple-objective landowners' willingness to supply wood-based biomass (63%) was highest among all three segments. Bioenergy-friendly conservationists and multiple-objective landowners were more likely to be receptive to outreach activities. Further, given low motivation scores for passive managers, this group of landowners would require focused outreach programs to increase their interest in bioenergy. This study suggested appropriate outreach and educational strategies to communicate with each audience segment.

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.

How promptly nonindustrial private forest landowners regenerate their lands after harvest: a duration analysis

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 2109-2117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Sun ◽  
Ian A. Munn ◽  
Changyou Sun ◽  
Anwar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Duration Analysis ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Private Forest ◽  
Forest Types ◽  
Forest Landowners ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Nonindustrial Private Forest ◽  
Mean Time ◽  
Private Forest Landowners

Understanding factors that influence how promptly landowners regenerate their timberlands after harvest, if at all, is critical to developing policies to improve forest productivity. Mississippi forest landowners with over 100 acres (1 acre = 0.404 ha) of forestland were surveyed in 2006 to collect harvest and regeneration data from 1996 to 2006. This study investigated the length of the time interval between harvest and reforestation. Nonparametric duration analysis was used to examine how long nonindustrial private forest landowners waited to reforest after harvesting. Parametric duration analysis was used to examine factors that influenced the length of this period. The mean time elapsed from harvest to regeneration was 11 months for landowners that regenerated their lands. The instantaneous probability of regeneration reached its highest value in the 16th month after harvest and, thereafter, decreased steadily until the 28th month, after which the probability of regeneration was essentially nil. Interest in timber production, employing a consultant, and ownerships that were predominantly pine forest types were factors associated with substantially shorter reforestation times. Lower stumpage prices and higher reforestation costs were associated with substantially longer reforestation times.

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

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