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SS004: Ecological Forestry in Western Oregon: A Critical Analysis from Andrews Forest LTER Research, 2014-2015

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Status: notPlanned
Period: 2014-05-01 to 2015-06-04
Version: 3
Published: 2020-02-19
EDI Package ID: knb-lter-and.5372.3
Source XML: SS004_3.xml

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Citation

Batavia, C.; Nelson, M. 2020. Ecological Forestry in Western Oregon: A Critical Analysis from Andrews Forest LTER Research, 2014-2015 Long-Term Ecological Research Andrews Forest LTER Site. [Database]. Available: https://andrewsforest-stage.forestry.oregonstate.edu/data/fsdb-data-catalog/SS004 Accessed 2026-05-10.

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.

Coverage

Temporal coverage: 2014-05-01 to 2015-06-04

Geographic coverage: N/A

Bounds: W N/A, E N/A, N N/A, S N/A

Purpose

No purpose entries listed in this EML file.

Project

Title: Long-Term Ecological Research

Personnel
  • Sherri L. Johnson - Principal Investigator
    US Forest Service ;Pacific NW Research Station ;3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
    Phone: 541-758-7771
    Email: sherri.johnson2@usda.gov, sherri.johnson@oregonstate.edu
  • Julia A. Jones - Principal Investigator
    Oregon State University;Department of Geosciences; Wilkinson Hall 104, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5506, USA
    Phone: (541) 737-1224
    Email: Julia.Jones@oregonstate.edu, geojulia@comcast.net
    ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9429-8925
  • Matthew G Betts - Principal Investigator
    Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201E Richardson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331
    Phone: (541) 737-3841
    Email: matt.betts@oregonstate.edu
  • Michael P. Nelson - Principal Investigator
    Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331
    Phone: 541-737-9221
    Email: mpnelson@oregonstate.edu
    ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6917-4752
  • David Bell - Principal Investigator
    Email: david.bell@usda.gov, david.bell@oregonstate.edu
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 2025755), US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, and Oregon State University. National Science Foundation: DEB1440409

Study Area Description
  • 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.
Associated Party
  • Michael P. Nelson
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331
    Phone: 541-737-9221
    Email: mpnelson@oregonstate.edu
  • Chelsea Batavia
    Role: Creator
    Email: Chelsea.Batavia@oregonstate.edu, ckb523@gmail.com
  • Michael P. Nelson
    Role: Creator
    Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society; 201K Richarson Hall; College of Forestry; Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331
    Phone: 541-737-9221
    Email: mpnelson@oregonstate.edu
Contact
  • Information Manager
    Andrews Forest LTER Program, US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331
    Email: hjaweb@fsl.orst.edu
Publisher
  • Andrews Forest LTER Site
    Role: Publisher
    Forest Ecosystems and Society Department in Forestry, Oregon State University, 201K Richardson Hall, Corvallis, OR, 97331-5752
    Phone: (541) 737-8480
    Email: lterweb@fsl.orst.edu
Study Description

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. Field Methods - SS004

Methods

Method Steps

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

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.
Software

No software entries listed in this EML file.

Keywords
  • LTER controlled vocabulary: surveys (theme), resource management (theme), ecosystems (theme)
  • Andrews Experimental Forest site thesaurus: attitudes and perceptions (theme), environmental ethics (theme), public assessments (theme), public values (theme), forest management (theme)
Taxonomic Hierarchy

No taxonomic hierarchy listed in this EML file.

Data Entities
# Entity Metadata Data
1 SS00401
SS00401
Selection and argument surveys:
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Metadata
SS00401 - SS00401

Object name: SS00401.csv

Records: 2

Attributes: 5

Temporal coverage: 2014-05-01 to 2015-06-04

File size: 392 byte

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Constraints (2)
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Attributes (5)
DBCODE - char(5) (nominal)

ID: SS00401.DBCODE

FSDB Database Code

Type system: Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Code definitions (1)
  • SS004
    FSDB Database Code SS004
ENTITY - numeric(1,0) (ratio)

ID: SS00401.ENTITY

Entity Number

Type system: Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Unit: number

Precision: 1

Numeric domain: type=natural, min=1.0000 (exclusive=false), max=1.0000 (exclusive=false)

RESOURCE_TITLE - char(20) (nominal)

ID: SS00401.RESOURCE_TITLE

Title of resource

Type system: Microsoft SQL Server 2008

RESOURCE_DESC - char(75) (nominal)

ID: SS00401.RESOURCE_DESC

Description of resource

Type system: Microsoft SQL Server 2008

RESOURCE_URL - char(85) (nominal)

ID: SS00401.RESOURCE_URL

URL to access resource

Type system: Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Units
number number dimensionless number dimensionless 1 dimensionless number, i.e., ratio, count
Related Datasets

No related dataset codes found in the EML text fields.

Related Publications
  • Batavia, Chelsea. 2015. Ecological Forestry: A Critical Analysis. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University. 337 p. M.S. thesis.
Related Files
  • Related Publications Batavia, Chelsea. 2015. Ecological Forestry: A Critical Analysis. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University. 337 p. M.S. thesis.
Intellectual 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 2025755), US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, and Oregon State University.

Licensed

License: N/A

Maintenance

Maintenance update frequency: notPlanned

Description

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

Change History

  • Version1 (2015-06-16)
    Study code and preliminary metadata established
  • Version2 (2020-02-14)
    This is a social science study that has no tabular data. This is an attempt to create an eml file to upload to PASTA.