TY - JOUR T1 - An Integrated Modelling Framework for the Forest-based Bioeconomy JF - bioRxiv DO - 10.1101/011932 SP - 011932 AU - Sarah Mubareka AU - Ragnar Jonsson AU - Francesca Rinaldi AU - Giulia Fiorese AU - Jesús San-Miguel-Ayanz AU - Ola Sallnäs AU - Claudia Baranzelli AU - Roberto Pilli AU - Carlo Lavalle AU - Alban Kitous Y1 - 2014/01/01 UR - http://biorxiv.org/content/early/2014/11/29/011932.abstract N2 - This paper describes the conceptual design of a regional modelling framework to assess scenarios for the forest-based bioeconomy. The framework consists of a core set of tools: a partial equilibrium model for the forest sector, a forestry dynamics model for forest growth and harvest and a wood resources balance sheet. The framework can be expanded to include an energy model, a land use model and a forest owner decision model. This partially integrated, multi-disciplinary modelling framework is described, with particular emphasis on the structure of the variables to be exchanged between the framework tools. The data exchange is subject to a series of integrity checks to ensure that the model is computing the correct information in the correct format and order of elements. ER -