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Are Forest Functions a Useful Tool for Multi-objective Forest Management Planning? Experiences from Slovenia
Tina Simončič
; University of Ljubljana Biotechnical Faculty Department of Forestry and Renewable Forest Resources Večna pot 83 1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIA
Andrej Bončina
; University of Ljubljana Biotechnical Faculty Department of Forestry and Renewable Forest Resources Večna pot 83 1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIA
Sažetak
The concept of forest functions evolved in Central Europe as an important tool in the practice of multi-objective forest management. It is based on designating forest function areas that are relatively more important for the selected services. Recent practice has raised a number of concerns regarding the suitability and effectiveness of the concept of forest functions in satisfying increasing social demands on forests. This paper presents the main results of a survey of forest functions in Slovenia as seen by forestry experts (n=162). There was broad agreement among respondents that there are too many forest function types, and that at most two levels of importance should be applied. Principal component analysis identified four main purposes for designating forest function areas: harmonisation of forest uses, identification of conflict areas, and argumentation for land use planning; setting management priorities and strategies such as limitations for harvesting and skidding; providing a framework for financial subsidies for adjusted forest management; guiding forest road planning and construction.
Respondents identified designation of forest function areas in both public and private forests, and their high importance for land use planning as the major strengths of the concept. Major weaknesses were an insufficient monitoring and planning system, and complicated forest function mapping. It seems that forest functions have remained an important tool in the practice of multi-objective forest management. However, improved planning methods, increased public participation and greater integration of forest functions in forest policy are needed.
Ključne riječi
multiple forest use; integration model; concept of forest functions; services; forestry experts; survey
Hrčak ID:
151828
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Datum izdavanja:
1.10.2015.
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