Evaluation of researchers' decisions in short-rotation forestry

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · For. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6481041

Fege, A S

A survey of short-rotation forestry research from 1966-82 provided insights into the political, socioeconomic, institutional, and personal factors influencing decisions made by forestry researchers. Scientists first entered short rotation forestry research because of personal contacts with other scientists, because they considered this a productive research area, because funds were available, and because of the energy crisis. They attributed their success primarily to cooperation with other scientists and potential users and to adequate financial support. These findings offer insight into the individual decisions and the economic and political factors that will shape other forestry research frontiers.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6481041
• Journal Information: For. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: For. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 33:1; ISSN FOSCA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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