TY - T1 - Reinforcement learning in optimizing forest management SN - / UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10138/335816 T3 - A1 - Malo, Pekka; Tahvonen, Olli; Suominen, Antti; Back, Philipp; Viitasaari, Lauri A2 - PB - Y1 - 2021 LA - eng AB - We solve a stochastic high-dimensional optimal harvesting problem by using reinforcement learning algorithms developed for agents who learn an optimal policy in a sequential decision process through repeated experience. This approach produces optimal solutions without discretization of state and control variables. Our stand-level model includes mixed species, tree size structure, optimal harvest timing, choice between rotation and continuous cover forestry, stochasticity in stand growth, and sto... VO - IS - SP - OP - KW - reinforcement learning; forestry; economics; stochasticity; continuous cover forestry; uneven-aged forestry; optimal rotation; mixed species; optimal harvesting; UNEVEN-AGED FORESTS; RISK; GROWTH; STAND; FIRE; OPTIMIZATION; ECONOMICS; ROTATION; 4112 Forestry N1 - PP - ER -