EXERCISE 1

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

I. Introduction

In every field of study, the concept of systems analysis is now being popularized and is
being used. Ferber (2007) discussed in the book How to do Systems Analysis that “systems
analysis” is generally equal to “how to solve problems”. It is essential for future workers in the
field to know how to describe a system and see the interactions and the processes inside the
said system.

It is important to know the definition of a system before discussing further. In a paper

written in 1998, Laszlo and Krippner described a system as a “complex of interacting
components together with the relationships among them that permit the identification of a
boundary-maintaining entity or process”. A system is actually a part of a suprasystem and in
itself contains subsystems. It can also be explained that a system is an entity or process with a
specific organization and also has hierarchical arrangements within the given boundary.

Systems analysis is needed in integrated forest resource management to develop

specific boundaries on the selected components in management. This would also help in
pinpointing specific problems that are disrupting the system from within. It can also be of help to
have knowledge about a system have an understanding on the importance of the system with
its interaction with other systems.

The specific purpose of this paper is to analyze the silvicultural system. It has been
introduced that a silvicultural system is a process that is designed to tend to immature trees and
establish new trees in a forest stand. This would also include the process of establishment,
maintenance, and protection of a forest stand. The boundaries of the system, processes, and
also the components that are within will also be discussed.

II. Objectives
 III. Methodology

IV. Results

V. Discussion

VI. Conclusion and Recommendation

VII. References