"A Decision Support System (DSS) is defined as the integrated system of tools (machine and human) that serve to support the process of decision making.  A decision is a choice between alternatives based on estimates of the values of those alternatives.  Supporting a decision means helping people gather intelligence, generate and assess alternatives, and make defensible, responsible choices."  Source: "GRM DSS Business Architecture: Synopsis", prepared by Lime Kiln Group, Inc. July 12, 2007.

The GRM DSS is envisioned as a comprehensive and integrated toolset to support information flows, knowledge-based decision-making, and information management in the Genetic Resource Conservation and Management (GRM) domain.  Such elements as climate-based seed deployment, data access and modeling, genetic resource monitoring, spatially-enabled seed planning and analysis, information and knowledge transfer, and risk management will be addressed in the development of a DSS.  Adapted from: "Gene Resource Management Decision Support System - Project Overview", Lime Kiln Group, Inc. January, 2007.

In January 2007, a GRM DSS Business Architecture project was launched to provide the technical piece under the umbrella "Forest Tree Genetic Resource Conservation and Management (GRM) in British Columbia' challenge dialogue and resource strategy development project.  It is expected that the GRM Resource Strategy and Action Plan for BC will guide and inform the GRM DSS project.

Background information

1. GRM DSS Overview
   
2. GRM DSS Business Architecture Synopsis
   
3. GRM DSS Business Architecture Project Report
   
4. Designing a Decision Support System to Meet New and Emerging GRM Business Requirements (presentation)