The role of validation in optimization models for forest management

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Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w" target="_blank" >10.1186/s13595-024-01235-w</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

The role of validation in optimization models for forest management

Original language description

Key message A validation convention can be established for forest management optimization models. It consists of (1) the delivery of face validation, (2) performing at least one other validation technique, and (3) an explicit discussion of how the optimization model fulfills the stated purpose. Validation by potential users or external experts is of high importance.Context Optimization modeling has long assisted the management of forest ecosystems, but the credibility of these models has always been debated with criticisms concerning data quality, failures to include relevant processes in the scope of models, and the inclusion of unrealistic assumptions. Validation is widely considered to be crucial to establishing the credibility of models in general, but how to validate optimization models in particular represents a permanent question generally in operations research.Aims We aim to synthesize practical recommendations for the development of validation frameworks in the optimization modeling for forest management.Methods We selected a sample of 46 studies devoted to optimization models to be applied in practice, analysed the contents with respect to validation, and provided a critical review.Results We (1) clarified the meaning and usage of different validation-related terms that are commonly encountered in the literature, (2) identified and categorised the various methods and frameworks that are used to demonstrate model credibility, and (3) derived organizing principles that helped to suggest improvements in validation frameworks.Conclusions A practical validation convention can be established and we suggest the convention to consist of three stages. By providing structured and consistent information about validation processes, researchers in forest management optimization can better demonstrate the credibility of their work to readers and potential users.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

40102 - Forestry

Project

<a href="/en/project/GA18-08078S" target="_blank" >GA18-08078S: Optimal policies under nonlinear constraints in economics of mixed forests</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Annals of Forest Science

ISSN

1286-4560

e-ISSN

1297-966X

Volume of the periodical

81

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

FR - FRANCE

Number of pages

19

Pages from-to

19

UT code for WoS article

001216168500001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85192385188