Evaluation of decision-support needs among family forest owners in Finland: An application of mixed methods

摘要: Structural changes of society, such as urbanisation, economic growth and ageing, have evoked a continuing diversification forest ownership objectives management strategies in Finland other Nordic countries. Traditional forestry extension, by means selling regular plans to farm-forest owners, has lost efficiency. As modern way activating satisfying the growing number new concept customer-oriented planning been introduced. Recently present authors constructing theoretical basis studying empirical implications customer-orientation consultation activity, which so far not unanimously defined Based on some preliminary results authors’ research, this paper identifies, conceptualises quantifies decision-making modes decision-support needs Finnish family owners. Furthermore, application mixed methods authors' current research activity is demonstrated discussed. The chain comprises following phases: case study, pilot enquiry, qualitative in-depth interviews, conceptual modelling needs, postal survey for testing model empirically, finally, enhancing an adaptive design-based process. rationale well steps interpretation verification process with critical observations, described. presented will contribute development flexible, services private particular. However, approach generally transferable countries conditions where owners' perspective be thoroughly investigated.