Table 2 Levels and attributes used in the scenarios to assess the socio-economic availability of forest residues
Attributes | Description | Levels | Status quo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Woody biomass utilization (%) | The percentage of total residues that will be removed from the site. | 85 | 40 | 15 | 0 |
Perceived accessibility (numeric code) | The perceived ability to extract forest residues based on roads, distance, and topography. | Good (2) | Reduced (−1) | Medium (1) | Original (0) |
Environmental impact (numeric code) | Perceived impacts to soil quality, water quality, and biodiversity. | High (−1) | Medium (1) | Little (2) | None (0) |
Number of jobs | Potential jobs created as a result of the extraction of forest residues. | 20 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
Price (MEX$ per t) | The amount of MEX$ per t that will be paid to landowners (stumpage price). | $220 | $110 | $40 | $0 |