A clear, practical look at forestry research evaluation
This collection gathers insights from the Forestry Research Evaluation Workshop, offering frameworks and real examples for measuring the value and impact of forestry research.
The pages compare research evaluations with program evaluations, review how peer review fits into assessing merit, and explore how user input and social impacts can shape funding and policy. Readers will see how different evaluation approaches—economic, stakeholder surveys, and dynamic impact analysis—fit together to guide decisions in forestry programs.
- Definitions of technology assessment and its role in policy decisions
- Ways to balance timely information with thorough analysis in decisionmaking
- How to combine multiple evaluation methods for a fuller picture
- Case studies showing how evaluations influenced planning and funding
Ideal for readers interested in the management and measurement of forestry research, program planning, and the use of evaluation to improve outcomes in natural resource science.