Survey data from Swiss sawmills examines their challenges and adaptive actions following major storms and windthrow events. The dataset addresses three core questions regarding post-event strategies, variations by mill size and location, and feasibility of adaptation in wood types and infrastructure. It was published by ENVIDAT in 2022.
Use Cases
- Analyze the correlation between sawmill size and reported post-storm challenges using survey responses.
- Model regional differences in adaptation strategies for wood products and required infrastructure across Swiss cantons.
- Assess the feasibility of adaptation to extreme events based on survey data about wood type utilization and processing changes.
Strengths
- Data directly addresses three specific research questions on storm impacts and adaptation.
- Survey design captures perspectives from the sawmill industry, a key node in the forest economy.
Limitations
- Exact sample size, row count, and specific survey questions are unknown.
- Data is limited to Switzerland, limiting generalizability to other forest economies.
- Data from 2022 may not reflect recent extreme weather events or policy changes.
Provenance
- Source
- ENVIDAT
- Collection Method
- Survey of Swiss sawmills.
- Freshness
- Last updated in 2022.
- Geography
- Switzerland