The politics of an EU forest information system: Unpacking distributive conflicts associated with the use of forest information

摘要: Abstract The development of a forest information system on resources has been the European Union (EU) policy agenda for past 20 years. Yet, despite setting and various supporting initiatives, an operational EU not built yet. We build upon analytical concept positive coordination in political sciences, aim to explore whether how distributive conflicts associated with use are factor hindering system. Empirically, study builds qualitative research approach aims identify perceived gains losses information. For this, we conduct series in-depth interviews key actors relevant Two closely interlinked emerged from our analysis. first one shapes around potential as tool maintaining authority or expanding competences over resources. second entails conflicting issues about strategic serve wood production at expense protection interests, vice versa. concludes that is much more than neutral objective form scientific technical expertise. It politicized used asset can be framed utilized strategically gains. This leads conflicts, which turn hinder establishment collaborative relationships