The Impact of COVID-19 on management of non-industrial private forests in the Southeastern United States

Trees, Forests and People

Raelene M. Crandall¹  Kelly A. Grogan²  Misti Sharp²  Jana Hilsenroth³  Ludie Bond³ 

[1] Corresponding author.;Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States;School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States;

关键词: Timber harvest;    NIPFL;    Wildfire risk;    Forest management;    Forest policy;    Ecosystem services;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This paper explores the potential effects of COVID-19 on forest management decisions undertaken by non-industrial private forest landowners (NIPFL) in the southeastern United States. We find 39% of NIPFL would likely alter their forest management practices as a result of COVID-19. Our results highlight the differential impact of COVID-19 on management practices among segments of NIPFL. Race, source of income from property, COVID-19 impacts to employment/income, and geography were significantly associated with deviations in forest management practices. Consequences to short-term reductions in forest management as it relates to future wildfire risk and associated damages are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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