Table 1. Inclusion of forest management operations in option A and option B.

Forest Management Operation Option A (Timber Purpose) Option B (Public Purpose) Rationale
Site cleaning Enhances survival and stand condition; partially relevant to public functions
Planting Foundational activity essential for both timber production and public benefits
Weeding Improves survival and growth; contributes to long-term ecological stability
Vine removal Supports stand health in both options
Pre-commercial thinning Strengthens physiological vigor and improves ecosystem functions
Commercial thinning Enhances stand structure and long-term public ecosystem services
Forest roads Multi-purpose infrastructure supporting timber extraction, forest access, disaster response, and public use
Surveying / Estimation Required for timber harvesting but also relevant for forest governance and management
Felling / Extraction Timber-mobilization process whose costs must be reflected in both evaluation options