Data Package Metadata View Summary

Ecological Forestry in Western Oregon: A Critical Analysis from Andrews Forest LTER Research, 2014-2015

General Information

Data Package:
Local Identifier:	knb-lter-and.5372.2
Title:	Ecological Forestry in Western Oregon: A Critical Analysis from Andrews Forest LTER Research, 2014-2015
Alternate Identifier:	SS004
Alternate Identifier:	DOI PLACE HOLDER
Abstract:	This work highlights the normative dimensions of “ecological forestry,” a strategy of forest management that uses silviculture to mimic the effects of non-anthropogenic processes of disturbance and succession in order to meet multiple objectives on a single piece of land. An analysis of the arguments made about ecological forestry, both broadly theoretical and pertaining specifically to western Oregon, shows that empirical uncertainties and normative gaps need to be addressed before we can make a clear, well-reasoned decision about whether ecological forestry is a viable and appropriate strategy for forest management and conservation.
Publication Date:	2020-02-14

Time Period

Begin:

2014-05-01

End:

2015-06-04

People and Organizations
Contact:	Information Manager [ email ]
Creator:	Nelson, Michael P.
Creator:	Batavia, Chelsea
Associate:	Nelson, Michael P.
Associate:	Nelson, Michael P.
Associate:	Batavia, Chelsea

Data Entities
Other Name:	Selection Survey
Description:	Survey used to generate arguments
Other Name:	Argument Surveys
Description:	Description: Zip file of 9 different surveys of 3 arguments each (10 arguments total)

Detailed Metadata

Data Entities

Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:

Selection Survey

Entity Type:

file

Description:

Survey used to generate arguments

Physical Structure Description:

Object Name:

ss004_selectionsurvey.pdf

Size:

117398 byte

Authentication:

5818fe7250bc09cc45706c9ca098679b Calculated By MD5

Externally Defined Format:

Format Name:

Adobe Acrobat PDF format

Data:

https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-and/5372/2/dc90b3393dbbc365762871de4fd0f71f

Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:

Argument Surveys

Entity Type:

file

Description:

Description: Zip file of 9 different surveys of 3 arguments each (10 arguments total)

Physical Structure Description:

Object Name:

ss004_argumentsurveys.zip

Size:

1019464 byte

Authentication:

839e6bb452a0776ccaf7cb4232385403 Calculated By MD5

Externally Defined Format:

Format Name:

ZIP

Data:

https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-and/5372/2/31c33448c4baefa83dbb888a5078d726

Data Package Usage Rights

Data Use Agreement:

The re-use of scientific data has the potential to greatly increase communication, collaboration and synthesis within and among disciplines, and thus is fostered, supported and encouraged. This Data Set is released under the Creative Commons license CC BY "Attribution" (see: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Creative Commons license CC BY - Attribution is a license that allows others to distribute, remix, tweak, and build upon your work (even commercially), as long as you are credited for the original creation. This license accommodates maximum dissemination and use of licensed materials.

It is considered professional conduct and an ethical obligation to acknowledge the work of other scientists. The Data User is asked to provide attribution of the original work if this data package is shared in whole or by individual parts or used in the derivation of other products. A recommended citation is provided for each Data Set in the Andrews LTER data catalog (see: http://andlter.forestry.oregonstate.edu/data/catalog/datacatalog.aspx). A generic citation is also provided for this Data Set on the website https://portal.edirepository.org in the summary metadata page. Data Users are thus strongly encouraged to consider consultation, collaboration and/or co-authorship with the Data Set Creator.

While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and associated documentation, complete accuracy of data sets cannot be guaranteed and all data are made available "as is." The Data User should be aware, however, that data are updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the Data User to check for new versions of the data. The data authors and the repository where these data were obtained shall not be liable for damages resulting from any use or misinterpretation of the data.

General acknowledgement: Data were provided by the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest research program, funded by the National Science Foundation's Long-Term Ecological Research Program (DEB 1440409), US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, and Oregon State University.

Keywords

By Thesaurus:
LTER controlled vocabulary	surveys, resource management, ecosystems
Andrews Experimental Forest site thesaurus	attitudes and perceptions, environmental ethics, public assessments, public values, forest management

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package

Description:

Field Methods - SS004

Argument analysis. Arguments about ecological forestry were selected, formulated, and analyzed in a four step process. 1) Argument selection. Researchers reviewed literature related to ecological forestry and developed a list of reasons why proponents and opponents are saying it should or should not be used. Two broad classes of reasons were identified: theoretical and applied. Theoretical reasons are context-independent, and only pro-ecological forestry theoretical reasons were considered in this project. Applied reasons pertain specifically to ecological forestry as proposed for the O & C lands in western Oregon, and both pro- and anti-ecological forestry applied reasons were considered in this project. Reasons were sent in a mixed-methods survey to a group of nine experts in forestry, forest ecology, and forest management. Experts rated each reason for centrality in the current discourse surrounding ecological forestry, and suggested revised wording or alternative reasons. Survey and quantitative results are linked on this website. Qualitative results available upon request. 2) Argument formulation. Researchers used expert feedback from the survey described in 1) to select a small set of arguments for analysis. Arguments selected for analysis were formulated formally as a series of premises leading to conclusions. 3) Argument review. Formulated arguments were returned to the same expert panel for review. Each expert received an individualized survey with three particular arguments, selected according to his/her area of expertise. Experts were asked first whether argument as formulated was accurate overall. If he/she answered "no," he/she was prompted to offer general commentary and suggestions. If he/she answered "yes," he/she was asked to suggest any changes in wording for premises and conclusions. He/she then commented on whether and the extent to which each premise, both as originally written and as the expert may have revised it, was true and controversial. Survey and results (all qualitative) are linked on this website. 4) Argument analysis. Researchers revised arguments based on results of second survey described in 3) above. Arguments were then systematically assessed for soundness according to the formal rules of logic.

Sampling Area and Study Extent

Sampling Description:

Arguments about ecological forestry were selected, formulated, and analyzed in a four step process. 1) Argument selection, 2) Argument formulation, 3) Argument review, and 4) Argument analysis.

Sampling Area And Frequency:

People and Organizations

Publishers:

Organization:

Andrews Forest LTER Site

Address:

Forest Ecosystems and Society Department in Forestry,

Oregon State University,

201K Richardson Hall,

Corvallis, OR 97331-5752

Phone:

(541) 737-8480 (voice)

Email Address:

lterweb@fsl.orst.edu

Web Address:

http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/

Creators:

Individual:

Michael P. Nelson

Address:

Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University,

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone:

541-737-9221

Email Address:

mpnelson@oregonstate.edu

Web Address:

http://www.michaelpnelson.com

Id:

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6917-4752

Individual:

Chelsea Batavia

Phone:

Email Address:

Chelsea.Batavia@oregonstate.edu

Contacts:

Position:

Information Manager

Address:

Andrews Forest LTER Program,

US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station,

3200 SW Jefferson Way ,

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone:

(541) 750-7335 (voice)

Email Address:

hjaweb@fsl.orst.edu

Web Address:

http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/

Associated Parties:

Individual:

Michael P. Nelson

Address:

Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University,

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone:

541-737-9221

Email Address:

mpnelson@oregonstate.edu

Web Address:

http://www.michaelpnelson.com

Id:

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6917-4752

Role:

Principal Investigator

Individual:

Michael P. Nelson

Address:

Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University,

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone:

541-737-9221

Email Address:

mpnelson@oregonstate.edu

Web Address:

http://www.michaelpnelson.com

Id:

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6917-4752

Role:

Creator

Individual:

Chelsea Batavia

Phone:

Email Address:

Chelsea.Batavia@oregonstate.edu

Role:

Creator

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period

Begin:

2014-05-01

End:

2015-06-04

Project

Parent Project Information:

Title:

Long-Term Ecological Research

Personnel:

Individual:

Sherri L. Johnson

Address:

US Forest Service ;Pacific NW Research Station ;3200 SW Jefferson Way,

Corvallis, OR 97331 USA

Phone:

(541) 758-7771

Email Address:

sherri.johnson@oregonstate.edu

Email Address:

sherri.johnson2@usda.gov

Web Address:

https://www.fs.fed.us/research/people/profile.php?alias=sherrijohnson

Role:

Principal Investigator

Individual:

Julia A. Jones

Address:

Oregon State University;Department of Geosciences; Wilkinson Hall 104,

Corvallis, OR 97331-5506 USA

Phone:

(541) 737-1224

Email Address:

Julia.Jones@oregonstate.edu

Email Address:

geojulia@comcast.net

Web Address:

http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/profile/jones/

Id:

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9429-8925

Role:

Principal Investigator

Individual:

Matthew G Betts

Address:

Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201E Richardson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University,

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone:

(541) 737-3841

Email Address:

matt.betts@oregonstate.edu

Web Address:

http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm

Role:

Principal Investigator

Individual:

Michael P. Nelson

Address:

Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University,

Corvallis, OR 97331

Phone:

541-737-9221

Email Address:

mpnelson@oregonstate.edu

Web Address:

http://www.michaelpnelson.com

Id:

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6917-4752

Role:

Principal Investigator

Individual:

David Bell

Phone:

Email Address:

dmbell@fs.fed.us

Web Address:

https://lemma.forestry.oregonstate.edu/about/david-bell

Role:

Principal Investigator

Abstract:

The H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest is a living laboratory that provides unparalleled opportunities for the study of forest and stream ecosystems in the central Cascade Range of Oregon. Since 1980, as a part of the National Science Foundation Long Term Ecological Research (NSF-LTER) program, the Andrews Experimental Forest has become a leader in the analysis of forest and stream ecosystem dynamics.

Long-term field experiments and measurement programs have focused on climate dynamics, streamflow, water quality, and vegetation succession. Currently researchers are working to develop concepts and tools needed to predict effects of natural disturbance, land use, and climate change on ecosystem structure, function, and species composition.

The Andrews Experimental Forest is administered cooperatively by the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, Oregon State University and the Willamette National Forest. Funding for the research program comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF), US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, Oregon State University, and other sources.

Funding:

Data were provided by the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest research program, funded by the National Science Foundation's Long-Term Ecological Research Program (DEB 1440409), US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, and Oregon State University. National Science Foundation: DEB1440409

Study Area:

Long-Term Ecological Research

The Andrews Forest is situated in the western Cascade Range of Oregon, and covers the entire 15,800-acre (6400-ha) drainage basin of Lookout Creek. Elevation ranges from 1350 to 5340 feet (410 to 1630 m). Broadly representative of the rugged mountainous landscape of the Pacific Northwest, the Andrews Forest contains excellent examples of the region's conifer forests and associated wildlife and stream ecosystems. These forests are among the tallest and most productive in the world, with tree heights of often greater than 250 ft (75 m). Streams are steep, cold and clean, providing habitat for numerous aquatic organisms. (No Citable Classification System)

Maintenance

Maintenance:

Description:

An update history is logged and maintained with each new version of every dataset.

Frequency:

notPlanned

History:


scope:	Study code and preliminary metadata established
old value:	Version1
change date:	2015-06-16

scope:	This is a social science study that has no tabular data. This is an attempt to create an eml file to upload to PASTA.
old value:	Version2
change date:	2020-02-14

Additional Info

Additional Information:

See related files for surveys.

Related Publications

Batavia, Chelsea. 2015. Ecological Forestry: A Critical Analysis. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University. 337 p. M.S. thesis.

Related Files

Title: Selection Survey

Description: Survey used to generate arguments

URL: http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/data/studies/ss004/ss004_selectionsurvey.pdf

Title: Argument Surveys

Description: Zip file of 9 different surveys of 3 arguments each (10 arguments total)

URL: http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/data/studies/ss004/ss004_argumentsurveys.zip

Other Metadata

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