Gospodarowanie zasobami odnawialnymi – wybrane modele gospodarki leśnej
Management of renewable resources – selected models of forest management

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses management of forest as a renewable resource with two various possible uses: timber production and providing with non-market amenity services such as recreation, cultural needs, protection of soil and water, conservation of biodiversity. The authors present an overview of the forest management models – the Faustmann model, the C. Clark model, the Hotelling’s rule and describe sustainable timber management approach. The paper also includes description of the most important differences in forest management conducted by public and private owners. The form of ownership is shown as crucial for harvest timing. The authors also present recent data for Polish forest management sector with two forms of ownership distinguished.

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