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Effects of bioenergy extraction on visual preferences in boreal forests: a review of surveys from Finland,Sweden and Norway
Authors:Vegard Gundersen  Nicholas Clarke  Wenche Dramstad  Wendy Fjellstad
Institution:1. Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), Lillehammer, Norwayvegard.gundersen@nina.no;3. Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), ?s, Norway
Abstract:Increased forest biomass production for bioenergy will have various consequences for landscape scenery, depending on both the landscape features present and the character and intensity of the silvicultural and harvesting methods used. We review forest preference research carried out in Finland, Sweden and Norway, and discuss these findings in relation to bioenergy production in boreal forest ecosystems. Some production methods and related operations incur negative reactions among the public, e.g. stump harvesting, dense plantation, soil preparation, road construction, the use of non-native species, and partly also harvest of current non-productive forests. Positive visual effects of bioenergy production tend to be linked to harvesting methods such as tending, thinning, selective logging and residue harvesting that enhance both stand and landscape openness, and visual and physical accessibility. Relatively large differences in findings between studies underline the importance of local contextual knowledge about landscape values and how people use the particular landscape where different forms of bioenergy production will occur. This scientific knowledge may be used to formulate guiding principles for visual management of boreal forest bioenergy landscapes.
Keywords:Forest harvest  silviculture  commercial thinning  perception
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