Assortment simulator (SorSim)

Assortment simulator (SorSim)

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IT-based simulation (SorSim) for revenue estimation for single trees or tree stands. Modelling of the stem form, height, diameter at breast height (DBH) from tree species.  Supports decision makers in production- and utilization processes

SorSim is an IT based tool which allows to predict values on single tree-level and tree stands

SorSim allows an adequate calculation of the revenues of single trees and tree stands with the information’s of quality, quantity and the assortment. The information basis includes: tree species, tree age (height), stem-form

Type of wood
Stemwood
Origin of wood
Forest
Mobilization Potential
- 10 m³/ha
Kind of wood concerned
Stemwood
Sustainability Potential
Positive
Impact on environment & biodiversity

Positive

Ease of implementation
Easy
Economic impact
Lowers costs and enhances revenues
Job effect
Positive
Income effect
Positive
Specific knowledge needed
Silvicultural knowledge
Key prerequisites

Knowledge about key figures of single trees and tree stands

Domain
Forest management, ecosystem, resilience
Digital solution
No
Innovation
No
Country of origin
Switzerland
Scale of application
National
Start and end year
2012 - 2020
Contact data
Owner or author
References and Resources
Project under which this factsheet has been created
Rosewood