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Papers by Richard Guldin
Journal of Forestry, Aug 15, 2019
Springer eBooks, 2006
ABSTRACT Economic theory has limitations when guiding normative decisions over long periods of ti... more ABSTRACT Economic theory has limitations when guiding normative decisions over long periods of time, but empirical estimates suggest that forest owners regularly make decisions based on short-term assessments that lead to long-term sustainability. Ciriacy-Wantrup’s 1952 definition of conservation — shifting resource use toward the future — is an interesting rule that leads from the short-term to the longterm. This rule is applied in a case study of America’s Forest Inventory and Analysis program using the Montr&’eal Process criteria and indicators. The results provide a basis for discussing how to deal with ambiguity in our understanding of the future and guiding policy analysis.
Journal of Leisure Research, Apr 1, 1981
Journal of Forestry, 2019
Journal of Forestry, Aug 31, 2018
At seven focus groups held across the United States, natural resource professionals were asked ho... more At seven focus groups held across the United States, natural resource professionals were asked how they found the science needed to do their jobs. Although searching for science online was mentioned in all groups and by all demographics, how search results were used differed. Early-career professionals used them to find scientific articles to read. Mid-to late-career professionals used them to identify author(s) to contact to discuss results. Open access articles were highly preferred. Viewing webinars and videos was also mentioned frequently. Webinars are falling out of favor while short videos are becoming more popular. Attending scientific meetings remains a preferred approach, but professionals later in their career like them for different reasons than early-career professionals. The two career cohorts also differ in why they like electronic newsletters. Rapid adoption of new technologies to disseminate science has already impacted professionals' behavior, yet it is not clear that researchers have kept up.
Journal of Forestry, 1980
ABSTRACT This paper proposes a theoretically complete direct social cost-accounting framework for... more ABSTRACT This paper proposes a theoretically complete direct social cost-accounting framework for use in considering wilderness designation proposals. It is an alternative to the incomplete analysis Congress has used in the past. When the method was applied oh four wildernesses in Vermont and New Hampshire, it showed that costs for fiscal year 1977 were substantially higher than the estimates Congress had before designation in 1975.
Forest Policy and Economics, Dec 1, 2003
... practice continuous innovation and adaptive management retained their relevancy to policy mak... more ... practice continuous innovation and adaptive management retained their relevancy to policy makers. Market-based and incentive approaches work better than regulatory ones, so economic and social sciences are critical parts of the research portfolio. Key attributes of influential ...
Journal of Forestry, Sep 1, 2019
At seven small-group dialogues held across the United States, field natural-resource professional... more At seven small-group dialogues held across the United States, field natural-resource professionals were asked to describe the toughest problems facing them over the next 10-15 years. Thirty-five problems were identified, spanning all three components of sustainability-ecological, economic, and social. Most were socioeconomic problems related to people's choices and values. Key science gaps contributing to the problems' toughness and top investment priorities to fill critical gaps were described. The problems and priorities identified were then compared to ones identified since 1996 by panels of experts who compiled previous national research reports. Field professionals' views were consistent with the previous findings and illustrated they have detailed, nuanced understandings of the challenges facing them. Top priorities from the dialogues suggest that socioeconomic forces driving ecological changes are poorly understood. Potential mitigation measures will depend on broader interdisciplinary research delving into sciences beyond ecology, such as demographics, sociology, political science, governance, and economics.
Journal of Forestry, May 20, 2019
a decrease when accounting for inflation. The proportion of reported scientists' disciplines shif... more a decrease when accounting for inflation. The proportion of reported scientists' disciplines shifted notably from production subjects to broader ecosystem services and forest health subjects, as well as from more applied to more fundamental or basic research. The data indicated that the nation's forest research capacity continues to erode, leading to declines in research development and innovation, and putting at increasing risk the future health and productivity of America's forests.
Environmental Management, Sep 1, 1993
... ELWOOD L. SHAFER* ROBERT CARLINE RICHARD W. GULDIN H. KEN CORDELL Environmental Management an... more ... ELWOOD L. SHAFER* ROBERT CARLINE RICHARD W. GULDIN H. KEN CORDELL Environmental Management and Tourism Penn State University 203 Henderson Building South University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA ... Elk viewing areola. ...
Journal of Forestry, Nov 1, 2016
Steve Blanchard updated the status of the action items: a. Email any additional organization busi... more Steve Blanchard updated the status of the action items: a. Email any additional organization business reports to Mary Greene by Monday May 5-Completed b. Work Group leaders-email a written version of the reports you gave at the meeting to Mary Greene by Monday May 5 so Mary can complete the draft minutes.-Completed c. Email suggestions for a Theme for the 2010 Hydrologic Modeling Conference to Don Frevert by Monday May 5.-Completed d. Steve will contact Carol regarding integrating the SOH and BOR websites to post the previous hydrologic modeling conference proceedings.-Addressed e. Steve will act on the requests from the Extreme Storms Ad Hoc Group to resolve the NOAA/NWS availability for leading the extreme storm update effort.-Addressed f. Email SOH Connections Newsletter submissions to Claudia and Mary by Friday May 23-the next newsletter is scheduled for early June 2008-Completed 5. Presentation "National Environmental Status and Trends Indicators Project" by Richard Guldin, Director-Quantitative Sciences U.S. Forest Service (Presentation followed by Q&A-total 30 min.) (Presentation Attached) 6. Update on Hydrologic Frequency Analysis Work Group Hydrologic Frequency Analysis Work Group (HFAWG) report Will Thomas summarized the status of the testing for the Expected Moments Algorithm (EMA) and Bulletin 17B techniques. He reported that he received more test results from John England, Bureau of Reclamation, on May 5, 2008. These results were more complete but not significantly different from the February results. The results to date indicate large differences in the 100-year flood estimates for the two methods for a few stations with zero flow years and low outliers. John England indicated that the EMA code needed some additional modifications with respect to the new low-outlier test.
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, Feb 1, 1982
Planting longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) seedlings grown in containers is a biologically fe... more Planting longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) seedlings grown in containers is a biologically feasible and cost-effective regeneration method for sandhill sites. Considering the cost of replanting sites where regeneration efforts fail, using container-grown seedlings can result in a lower total regeneration cost. A method of analysis is outlined for specific sites.
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, May 1, 1982
Loblolly (Pinus taeda L.) and slash pine (P. elliottii Engelm.) seedlings can be grown in Number ... more Loblolly (Pinus taeda L.) and slash pine (P. elliottii Engelm.) seedlings can be grown in Number 2 Styroblock containers in timber-truss greenhouses for essentially the same cost per thousand as bare-root seedlings, if construction of a new nursery is contemplated. Because of the time required to expand a bare-root nursery, every additional dollar spent to expand output using a container facility at the existing location is rewarded with $5.90 in present-worth benefits.
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, May 1, 1983
The cost of planting southern pine seedlings is influenced by intensity of site preparation, numb... more The cost of planting southern pine seedlings is influenced by intensity of site preparation, number of parcels of land included in the planting contract, site topography, whether the site is bedded, and type of planting method. Industrial foresters should carefully examine anticipated benefits before intensifying site preparation, especially before using bedding or specifying machine planting.
The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Serv... more The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has made significant progress implementing the annualized inventory in 46 States in 2004. Major increases in program performance included the availability of plot data and the plots' corresponding approximate coordinates. A mill site study and biomass models were used to compare actual versus approximate coordinates. The protocols used to protect the privacy of private forest landowners did not meaningfully alter the results. A new strategic plan for FIA will be developed for 2007-12. Through meetings with partners and customers, FIA will evaluate opportunities to broaden the information collected and analyses of this data.
Journal of Forestry, Aug 15, 2019
Springer eBooks, 2006
ABSTRACT Economic theory has limitations when guiding normative decisions over long periods of ti... more ABSTRACT Economic theory has limitations when guiding normative decisions over long periods of time, but empirical estimates suggest that forest owners regularly make decisions based on short-term assessments that lead to long-term sustainability. Ciriacy-Wantrup’s 1952 definition of conservation — shifting resource use toward the future — is an interesting rule that leads from the short-term to the longterm. This rule is applied in a case study of America’s Forest Inventory and Analysis program using the Montr&’eal Process criteria and indicators. The results provide a basis for discussing how to deal with ambiguity in our understanding of the future and guiding policy analysis.
Journal of Leisure Research, Apr 1, 1981
Journal of Forestry, 2019
Journal of Forestry, Aug 31, 2018
At seven focus groups held across the United States, natural resource professionals were asked ho... more At seven focus groups held across the United States, natural resource professionals were asked how they found the science needed to do their jobs. Although searching for science online was mentioned in all groups and by all demographics, how search results were used differed. Early-career professionals used them to find scientific articles to read. Mid-to late-career professionals used them to identify author(s) to contact to discuss results. Open access articles were highly preferred. Viewing webinars and videos was also mentioned frequently. Webinars are falling out of favor while short videos are becoming more popular. Attending scientific meetings remains a preferred approach, but professionals later in their career like them for different reasons than early-career professionals. The two career cohorts also differ in why they like electronic newsletters. Rapid adoption of new technologies to disseminate science has already impacted professionals' behavior, yet it is not clear that researchers have kept up.
Journal of Forestry, 1980
ABSTRACT This paper proposes a theoretically complete direct social cost-accounting framework for... more ABSTRACT This paper proposes a theoretically complete direct social cost-accounting framework for use in considering wilderness designation proposals. It is an alternative to the incomplete analysis Congress has used in the past. When the method was applied oh four wildernesses in Vermont and New Hampshire, it showed that costs for fiscal year 1977 were substantially higher than the estimates Congress had before designation in 1975.
Forest Policy and Economics, Dec 1, 2003
... practice continuous innovation and adaptive management retained their relevancy to policy mak... more ... practice continuous innovation and adaptive management retained their relevancy to policy makers. Market-based and incentive approaches work better than regulatory ones, so economic and social sciences are critical parts of the research portfolio. Key attributes of influential ...
Journal of Forestry, Sep 1, 2019
At seven small-group dialogues held across the United States, field natural-resource professional... more At seven small-group dialogues held across the United States, field natural-resource professionals were asked to describe the toughest problems facing them over the next 10-15 years. Thirty-five problems were identified, spanning all three components of sustainability-ecological, economic, and social. Most were socioeconomic problems related to people's choices and values. Key science gaps contributing to the problems' toughness and top investment priorities to fill critical gaps were described. The problems and priorities identified were then compared to ones identified since 1996 by panels of experts who compiled previous national research reports. Field professionals' views were consistent with the previous findings and illustrated they have detailed, nuanced understandings of the challenges facing them. Top priorities from the dialogues suggest that socioeconomic forces driving ecological changes are poorly understood. Potential mitigation measures will depend on broader interdisciplinary research delving into sciences beyond ecology, such as demographics, sociology, political science, governance, and economics.
Journal of Forestry, May 20, 2019
a decrease when accounting for inflation. The proportion of reported scientists' disciplines shif... more a decrease when accounting for inflation. The proportion of reported scientists' disciplines shifted notably from production subjects to broader ecosystem services and forest health subjects, as well as from more applied to more fundamental or basic research. The data indicated that the nation's forest research capacity continues to erode, leading to declines in research development and innovation, and putting at increasing risk the future health and productivity of America's forests.
Environmental Management, Sep 1, 1993
... ELWOOD L. SHAFER* ROBERT CARLINE RICHARD W. GULDIN H. KEN CORDELL Environmental Management an... more ... ELWOOD L. SHAFER* ROBERT CARLINE RICHARD W. GULDIN H. KEN CORDELL Environmental Management and Tourism Penn State University 203 Henderson Building South University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, USA ... Elk viewing areola. ...
Journal of Forestry, Nov 1, 2016
Steve Blanchard updated the status of the action items: a. Email any additional organization busi... more Steve Blanchard updated the status of the action items: a. Email any additional organization business reports to Mary Greene by Monday May 5-Completed b. Work Group leaders-email a written version of the reports you gave at the meeting to Mary Greene by Monday May 5 so Mary can complete the draft minutes.-Completed c. Email suggestions for a Theme for the 2010 Hydrologic Modeling Conference to Don Frevert by Monday May 5.-Completed d. Steve will contact Carol regarding integrating the SOH and BOR websites to post the previous hydrologic modeling conference proceedings.-Addressed e. Steve will act on the requests from the Extreme Storms Ad Hoc Group to resolve the NOAA/NWS availability for leading the extreme storm update effort.-Addressed f. Email SOH Connections Newsletter submissions to Claudia and Mary by Friday May 23-the next newsletter is scheduled for early June 2008-Completed 5. Presentation "National Environmental Status and Trends Indicators Project" by Richard Guldin, Director-Quantitative Sciences U.S. Forest Service (Presentation followed by Q&A-total 30 min.) (Presentation Attached) 6. Update on Hydrologic Frequency Analysis Work Group Hydrologic Frequency Analysis Work Group (HFAWG) report Will Thomas summarized the status of the testing for the Expected Moments Algorithm (EMA) and Bulletin 17B techniques. He reported that he received more test results from John England, Bureau of Reclamation, on May 5, 2008. These results were more complete but not significantly different from the February results. The results to date indicate large differences in the 100-year flood estimates for the two methods for a few stations with zero flow years and low outliers. John England indicated that the EMA code needed some additional modifications with respect to the new low-outlier test.
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, Feb 1, 1982
Planting longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) seedlings grown in containers is a biologically fe... more Planting longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) seedlings grown in containers is a biologically feasible and cost-effective regeneration method for sandhill sites. Considering the cost of replanting sites where regeneration efforts fail, using container-grown seedlings can result in a lower total regeneration cost. A method of analysis is outlined for specific sites.
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, May 1, 1982
Loblolly (Pinus taeda L.) and slash pine (P. elliottii Engelm.) seedlings can be grown in Number ... more Loblolly (Pinus taeda L.) and slash pine (P. elliottii Engelm.) seedlings can be grown in Number 2 Styroblock containers in timber-truss greenhouses for essentially the same cost per thousand as bare-root seedlings, if construction of a new nursery is contemplated. Because of the time required to expand a bare-root nursery, every additional dollar spent to expand output using a container facility at the existing location is rewarded with $5.90 in present-worth benefits.
Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, May 1, 1983
The cost of planting southern pine seedlings is influenced by intensity of site preparation, numb... more The cost of planting southern pine seedlings is influenced by intensity of site preparation, number of parcels of land included in the planting contract, site topography, whether the site is bedded, and type of planting method. Industrial foresters should carefully examine anticipated benefits before intensifying site preparation, especially before using bedding or specifying machine planting.
The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Serv... more The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has made significant progress implementing the annualized inventory in 46 States in 2004. Major increases in program performance included the availability of plot data and the plots' corresponding approximate coordinates. A mill site study and biomass models were used to compare actual versus approximate coordinates. The protocols used to protect the privacy of private forest landowners did not meaningfully alter the results. A new strategic plan for FIA will be developed for 2007-12. Through meetings with partners and customers, FIA will evaluate opportunities to broaden the information collected and analyses of this data.
When speaking of hurricanes, most foresters think of impacts from recent storms, like Katrina, An... more When speaking of hurricanes, most foresters think of impacts from recent storms, like Katrina, Andrew, or Hugo. Today, we have 24/7 weather information on television, with meteorologists naming and tracking storms from their birth off the African coast to landfall in North America. We are inundated with hurricane information before being inundated by storm surges and rainfall. It wasn't always that way.
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, 2017
Forests are under increasing threat from catastrophic wildfires, pests, diseases, and conversion ... more Forests are under increasing threat from catastrophic wildfires, pests, diseases, and conversion to non-forest uses. If we are to realize the full benefit of America's forests, society must work to retain them and keep them healthy and productive.
IUFRO Occasional Paper 17, 2005
Society is the ultimate beneficiary of forestry research. But to generate value for society, rese... more Society is the ultimate beneficiary of forestry research. But to generate value for society, research results must be used by someone — policy-makers, forestry practitioners, landowners, educators, other researchers. The science-policy interface is all about utilizing scientific knowledge more effectively. Often, research is planned and conducted before giving adequate thought to exactly how the results will be transformed into usable information. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide advice to researchers and research leaders on how to plan, conduct, and organize research activities so that results can more quickly and easily be transformed into usable information for problem-solving and policy-making. Although not all research is focused on policy-relevant questions, we believe that following the advice in this report can increase the impact of research on forest policy and improve the practice of forestry, thereby creating more value more quickly for
society from forestry research.
ISSN 1024-414X