Provides and analyzes real examples of how structured decision making (SDM) can help solve complex problems involving natural resources. When faced with complicated, potentially controversial decisions that affect our environment, many resource management agencies have come to realize the value of structured decision making (SDM)-the systematic use of principles and tools of decision analysis. Few professionals, however, have extensive experience implementing SDM. Structured Decision Making provides key information to both current adopters of the method and those who are deploying it for the first time by demonstrating the formal use of decision analysis to support difficult, real-world natural resource management decisions. Drawing on case studies from multiple public agencies in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Mauritius, the editors present an overview of decision analysis, a classification of decision types, and a catalog of decision analysis methods. Dozens of detailed charts and maps help contextualize the material. These case studies examine a rich variety of topics, including * keeping forest birds free from disease * conserving imperiled freshwater mussels * managing water for oil sands mining * dealing with coastal wetlands in the face of sea-level rise * designing networks for prairie-dependent taxa * combatting invasive alpine shrubs * managing vernal pool habitats for obligate amphibian species * and much more Aimed at decision makers tackling natural resource challenges in government agencies around the world, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students preparing to work in natural resource management, Structured Decision Making shows how SDM can be implemented to achieve optimal outcomes that integrate social values and scientific understanding. Contributors: Taber D. Allison, Larissa L. Bailey, Ellen A. Bean, Clint W. Boal, Gregory Breese, Stefano Canessa, Jean Fitts Cochrane, Sarah J. Converse, Cami S. Dixon, John G. Ewen, Christelle Ferriere, Jill J. Gannon, Beth Gardner, Adam W. Green, Justin A. Gude, Victoria M. Hunt, Kevin S. Kalasz, Melinda G. Knutson, Jim Kraus, Graham Long, Eric V. Lonsdorf, James E. Lyons, Conor P. McGowan, Sarah E. McRae, Michael S. Mitchell, Clinton T. Moore, Joslin L. Moore, Steven Morey, Dan W. Ohlson, Charlie Pascoe, Andrew Paul, Eben H. Paxton, Lori B. Pruitt, Michael C. Runge, Sarah N. Sells, Terry L. Shaffer, Stephanie Slade, David R. Smith, Jennifer A. Szymanski, Terry Walshe, Nicolas Zuel

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfangen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen fur die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfugung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden mussen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.

Das Buch ist aus den Vorlesungen hervorgegangen, die der eine von uns seit 1904 etwa aile zwei Jahre an der Gottinger Universitat gehalten hat und noch hiilt. Die Vorlesungen sind mit Dbungen verbunden in der Art von Laboratoriumsiibungen, in denen die Studierenden auch die Handhabung der rechnerischen Hilfsmittel, des Rechenschiebers und der vierstelligen Logarithmentafel fiir geringe Genauigkeit, und der Rechenmaschine fiir hohe Genauigkeit kennen lernen (die mehrstelligen Logarithmentafeln sind von der Schule her den Studierenden allgemein bekannt). Die Kenntnis der Elemente der Differential- und Integralrechnung wird dabei vorausgesetzt. Von deutschen Werken iiber numerisches Rechnen sind uns be kannt geworden: J. LiiTotl , Vorlesungen iiber numerisches Rechnen, Leipzig 1900, H. Br1Ins, Grundlinien des wissenschaftlichen Rechnens, Leipzig 1903, O. Biermann, Vorlesungen iiber mathematische Naherungs methoden, Braunschweig 1905. Wir geben uns indessen der Hoffnung hin. daB das vorliegende Buch durch diese Werke nicht iiberfliissig gemacht wird. Bei der Durchsicht der Korrekturen und bei dem elften Kapitel, das die Aufl5sungen der gestellten Aufgaben enthiilt, sind wir von Herrn Studienassessor Rudloff unterstiitzt worden. G5ttingen und Clausthal, im Iarz 1924. C. Runge und H. Konig. Inhaltsverzeichnis. Erstes Kapitel. Das Rechnen und seine Hilfsmittel. Se te 1. Einleitende Bemerkungen fiber das Rechnen . . . . 1 2. Der Rechenschieber .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Das Rechnen mit dem logarithmischen Rechenschieber 3 4. Die Genauigkeit des Rechenschiebers 10 S. Anwendungen des Rechenschiebers . 13 6. Tafeln ............ . 20 7. Rechenmaschinen ....... . 22 8. Anwendungen der Rechenmaschine 27 9. Aufgaben zum 1. Kapitel . . . . . 30 Zweites Kapitel. Lineare Gleichungen."

Economic skill is an essential partner to technical skill in every step of the mining process. An economic "mindset" begins before the first drill hole. This new book will help you effectively direct mining operations through the use of innovative economic strategies.

The text covers what is meant by a cost-effective mining scheme, the economics of information, and the procedures for rational evaluation of uncertain projects. It defines "ore" from an economic perspective and covers the influence of scheduling on ore reserves.

Discounted cash flow techniques, the most widely used evaluation technique for investment decision making, is covered in detail. The assumption of the use of spreadsheets is unique to this book. The application of DCF techniques in an operating mine environment is given expanded coverage and examples are drawn from real-life studies.

The differences between economic decision-making--a forward-looking task--and the reporting of results via accounting methods--a backward-looking activity--are reviewed. Capital and decision-making procedures associated with capital investments in a risk environment are given extensive coverage. Case studies for capital investment in an operating mine are included. Comprehensive examples investigate "value" from a risk-reduction perspective and from an "expected return on investment" perspective.

This book offers solutions to the problem that many mining projects fail to achieve expectations because of their inability to adapt to change. A new technique is explained that allows calculation of capital that is "at risk" from capital that is not at risk. This promises significant advances in the way that investments are made and capital is valued in the industry.