Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests
This study seeks to determine the extent to which self-control data can be relied upon in the management of private forests. Self-control (SC) requires the forest workers to evaluate their own work quality to ensure the clientsâ needs are met in terms of soil preparation, planting and young stand ma...
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| author | Haataja, Lauri Kankaanhuhta, Ville Saksa, Timo |
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| description | This study seeks to determine the extent to which self-control data can be relied upon in the management of private forests. Self-control (SC) requires the forest workers to evaluate their own work quality to ensure the clientsâ needs are met in terms of soil preparation, planting and young stand management. Self-control data were compared to an independent evaluation of the same worksites. Each dataset had a hierarchical structure (e.g., sample plot, regeneration area and contractor), and key quality indicators (i.e., number of prepared mounds, planted seedlings or crop trees) were measured for each plot. Self-control and independent-assessments (IA) were analyzed by fitting a multi-level multivariate model containing explanatory variables. No significant differences were observed in terms of soil preparation (number of mounds) or young stand management (number of crop trees) between self-control and independent-assessments. However, the self-control planting data included a slight but significant overestimation of the number of planted seedlings. Discrepancies are discussed in terms of sampling error and other explanatory factors. According to overall results, self-control methods are reliable at every stage of the forest regeneration process. As such, the diverse utilizing of self-control data is possible in support of service providers operations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5978d7cbf915438a9eea5af16fe518972022-12-22T01:57:08ZengFinnish Society of Forest ScienceSilva Fennica2242-40752018-01-0152110.14214/sf.1665Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forestsHaataja, LauriKankaanhuhta, VilleSaksa, TimoThis study seeks to determine the extent to which self-control data can be relied upon in the management of private forests. Self-control (SC) requires the forest workers to evaluate their own work quality to ensure the clientsâ needs are met in terms of soil preparation, planting and young stand management. Self-control data were compared to an independent evaluation of the same worksites. Each dataset had a hierarchical structure (e.g., sample plot, regeneration area and contractor), and key quality indicators (i.e., number of prepared mounds, planted seedlings or crop trees) were measured for each plot. Self-control and independent-assessments (IA) were analyzed by fitting a multi-level multivariate model containing explanatory variables. No significant differences were observed in terms of soil preparation (number of mounds) or young stand management (number of crop trees) between self-control and independent-assessments. However, the self-control planting data included a slight but significant overestimation of the number of planted seedlings. Discrepancies are discussed in terms of sampling error and other explanatory factors. According to overall results, self-control methods are reliable at every stage of the forest regeneration process. As such, the diverse utilizing of self-control data is possible in support of service providers operations.https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/1665 |
| spellingShingle | Haataja, Lauri Kankaanhuhta, Ville Saksa, Timo Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests Silva Fennica |
| title | Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests |
| title_full | Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests |
| title_fullStr | Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests |
| title_short | Reliability of self-control method in the management of non-industrial private forests |
| title_sort | reliability of self control method in the management of non industrial private forests |
| url | https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/1665 |
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