RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 An Integrated Modelling Framework for the Forest-based Bioeconomy JF bioRxiv FD Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory SP 011932 DO 10.1101/011932 A1 Sarah Mubareka A1 Ragnar Jonsson A1 Francesca Rinaldi A1 Giulia Fiorese A1 Jesús San-Miguel-Ayanz A1 Ola Sallnäs A1 Claudia Baranzelli A1 Roberto Pilli A1 Carlo Lavalle A1 Alban Kitous YR 2014 UL http://biorxiv.org/content/early/2014/11/29/011932.abstract AB 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.