Case-Lessons by WG themes matrix

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ID Lesson Arrayprint Dev Mod Kno Par
1 Need for new models for the later use of a tool
2 Use of adequate DSS development methodology
3 Stakeholder involvement in DSS design
4 Stakeholder involvement
5 Actor Network Theory provides a suitable lens for exploring both technical and human aspects of DSS institutionalization in the forestry domain
6 Decision criteria beyond the state of the ecosystem (for example, social values fire risk, economic
7 Operational aspects of the system should be enhanced Dss development process X
8 Modular approach helpful in assisting industry uptake Dss development process X
9 The very easy user-friendly interface of the software and the clearness of method can be exploited Dss development process X
10 The development of large and enduring systems requires a long term approach Dss development process X
11 Lack of proper documentation and support services (manual, website, etc) can severely limit the Dss development process X
12 The choice to develop the system in an Excel environment was based on the status of computer Dss development process X
13 Plan the system architecture based on a broad view of future possibilities Dss development process X
14 The scope of the modeling project can change significantly during the project Dss development process, Knowledge management X X
15 The use of structured output (maps, tables and charts) makes the methodology and the results more Dss development process, Knowledge management X X
16 Users preferred enhanced functionality rather than useability Dss development process, Knowledge management X X
17 Enlarged decision space Dss development process, Knowledge management X X
18 It is necessary to know which data will be use as variables in the models before designing the DSS Dss development process, Knowledge management X X
19 Provide missing help-documentation service Dss development process, Knowledge management X X
20 The definition of standardized and specific criteria for selecting and zoning forest compartment Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
21 An optimisation module comparing alternative scenarios based on multi-criteria analysis should be Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
22 A financial analysis is an important component in the discussion about the preferences of different Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
23 DSS can help in varying the treatment according to more than one forest function Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
24 Embedding a DSS in a GIS software allows obtaining information at different spatial scales using the Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
25 To compare the current and the past quantitative-qualitative parameters of the forest, great effort Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
26 The fact that ProgettoBosco is conceived according to the criteria and indicators of sustainable Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
27 Afforestion and deforestation options should be included in the management options Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
28 It should be possible to specify the rotation time of a species not only by age but also by target Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
29 Neighbourhood interrelations should be included in the generator Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
30 Provide a simple version of the DSS, which new users can try out and learn quickly Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
31 The kinds of DSS traditionally used to calculate timber harvest levels are now being used to model Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
32 Need of flexibilization of analytical tools - no overdesigned tool that provides too much features for the use Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
33 Adapting the software to make it possible to easily include also the output of other mechanistic Dss development process, Models & techniques X X
34 It would have been better to involve some end users at earlier stages of the system development Dss development process, Participation X X
35 Students studying forest management planning procedures and processes were very useful product testers Dss development process, Participation X X
36 The adoption of the collaborative learning method made possible to gradually select the conceptual Dss development process, Participation X X
37 The tracing of the current actor network interactions made the group realize that they need a different kind of stakeholders from what they previously thought Dss development process, Participation X X
38 Getting joint funding from both the forest and environmental sectors can be a successfull for Dss development process, Participation X X
39 Using Actor Network Theory in the design stage can help in understanding the dynamism of the network Dss development process, Participation X X
40 A more informative output should be generated with clear graphs and maps indicating long-term Dss development process, Participation X X
41 The ProgettoBosco working methodology, based on cooperation, successive approximations and Dss development process, Participation X X
42 To meet the needs of customer - the Forest Service - and to obtain satisfying results the Dss development process, Participation, Knowledge management X X X
43 The DSS models built must match the knowledge of the local forest managers, so the ability for local Dss development process, Participation, Knowledge management X X X
44 SIPAFIT can act sometimes as a referee to settle arguments among experts, users and stakeholders Dss development process, Participation, Knowledge management X X X
45 The use of EMDS allowed the planning team to identify priority area for restoration treatments that Knowledge management X
46 Requirement of specialized skills can discourage some potential users Knowledge management X
47 The DSS usage enabled the planning team to measure the achievement of the restoration goals Knowledge management X
48 Model building was rapid, it was assembling the data that took by far the most time Knowledge management X
49 Regular ongoing engagement helped maintain interest of users Knowledge management X
50 As the core of forest DSS are models describing the development of trees and stands (growth and Models & techniques X
51 Enabling the analyses of several ecosystem services (timber and non-timber resources) in one and the Models & techniques X
52 Providing procedures and structure for data flow from selection of field sample, performing field Models & techniques X
53 Multiple DSS are often needed to meet complex needs Models & techniques X
54 From a management perspective, to avoid the complication of testing something new, the models used Models & techniques X
55 Results are always strongly dependent on the quality of the underlying data Models & techniques, Knowledge management X X
56 Forest managers have to analyze how their forest management interventions effect the landscape Models & techniques, Knowledge management X X
57 Despite the widely use and acceptance of the DSS there was still a lack of expertise to Models & techniques, Knowledge management X X
58 Projection of stand development increases knowledge base Models & techniques, Knowledge management X X
59 Analysis at the landscape level allowed the integration of concerns about multiple resources as well Models & techniques, Knowledge management X X
60 The user has to be aware of the possibly large impact that the chosen land indicators and threshold Models & techniques, Participation X X
61 The analysis of the actor network interactions allowed to identify the criticalities to be solved in order to develop the collaborative process Participation X
62 The tracing of the actor network supported the identification of the key actors influencing the collaborative DSS implementation and institutionalization Participation X
63 Group participation with knowledgeable people is a good way to ensure that the decision hierarchy is Participation X
64 Need of a moderator function Participation X
65 Stakeholders contribution in ranking forest functions Participation, Knowledge management X X
66 The activation of an iterative process through periodical meetings permitted to all the stakeholders Participation X
67 The software did not provide much support for formatting of the outputs in a format that could be Participation, Knowledge management X X
68 The analysis team used internal prototyping, which helped train the staff and identify possible Participation, Knowledge management X X
69 Spatial variation between regions led to the development of different regional models, which led to Participation, Knowledge management X X
70 An iterative process of presenting results to subject matter experts enabled them to better Participation, Knowledge management X X
71 DSS helped document and apply decision criteria consistently, and therefore produced a more Participation, Knowledge management X X
72 The use of the DSS improved communication among the planning team by providing a framework of the Participation, Knowledge management X X
73 The DSS gave the forest manager the opportunity to experiment how their emphasis towards certain Participation, Knowledge management X X
74 DSS allowed to explain better some technical concepts to non-professional stakeholders Participation, Knowledge management X X
75 End user engagement throughout the development and deployment cycle is very important Participation, Knowledge management X X
76 Visualization of the preliminary actor network made the people explicity include the DSS in a planning process Knowledge management, Participation X X
77 Use of the DSS has been considered successful by the participating organizations, even though it has Participation, Knowledge management X X
78 Interpretative case studies can help reduce the gap between research and practice Knowledge management, Participation X X
79 SIPAFIT sub-systems have been useful in training activities, and can be very useful to explain and Participation, Knowledge management X X
80 Running the DSS required special skills, therefore the local planning team required considerable Participation, Knowledge management X X