Economic aspects of different ways of renovation of forest

The paper deals with artificial and natural regeneration cost structure. The studies confirm the economic profitability of natural regeneration method

An attempt at evaluation of intensity of mamagement in Łopuchówko forest inspectorate in years 1997−2000

This study is an attempt to evaluate the intensity of management in the Łopuchówko Forest District Administration using a M. Hamrol's method. The method relies on studying the relationship sequence. The conducted study allows for the statement that this method can be applied in evaluating the intensity of management in forestry

Trends in modification of the status of the State Forests in Poland

Over the last years, criticism of the State Forests policy has been becoming more and more frequent in the press. For that reason it is very important to inspire changes in the State Forests organisation system that will result in its adaptation to the changing requirements of the social market economy. From the economic point of view one of the most important problem is that the State Forests is an economic organisation without legal personality. This fact facilitates unjust criticism of this entity that leads to restriction in its economic activity and eventually decreases maximum gains from its resources. We present trends of changes from status quo across legitimate company to joint stock union and the budget unit. It is proposed to confer legal personality on the forest economic units so they become legitimate companies. Moreover it is also suggested to use the State Forests profits as evaluation criteria of its economic activity. The generated profits should be sufficient to protect owner (i.e. the state) interests and is intended to implement them to achieve important social and economic features. In addition, a new motivation system based on the incomes considering the interest of the state, company and the employers should be developed. In order to reduce conflicts that arise from limited ability to use environmental and social functions, efforts should be made to precisely determine leading functions of chosen forest areas. The main goal of the proposed legal and organizational reform of the State Forests is to create conditions to generate higher legal revenues from various from of forest activity and allocate them for implementation of non−economic forest functions. This would make possible to achieve greater social acceptance of actions made by the franchise

Effect of redistribution of forestry fund financial resources on the economic profitability of the forest districts

The study determines the effect of re−allocation of forestry fund financial resources within the forestry sector on the assessed profitability of economic activity of forest districts. The financial standing of forest districts was evaluated based on the return on equity (ROE) and current ratio (CR). The analysis showed the effect of redistribution of forestry fund financial resources on changes in profitability of forest districts

Forestry in sectoral economic development in Poland

The theory of sectoral economic development is evolving, as new forms of work organization and new economic sectors are created. Lack of clear definition of the economic sector makes it difficult to determine the impact of economic sectors on the development of the Polish forestry precisely. Forestry activities focus in three main sectors of the economy: agriculture, industry and services. In addition, they focus in three institutional sectors: the non−financial corporate sector, the household sector and the sector of government and in two ownership sectors: public or private one and in many co−operative sectors such as: forestry−wood, raw materials or defensive. Considering the place and the role of forestry from the viewpoint of the three−sector theory, it should be noted that most of the administrative and economic activities of the State Forests belong to the primary sector (agriculture). The industrial/manufacturing sector includes additional production associated with the wood and other forest products processing. This sector in the Polish forestry is currently neglected, but it used to be important, especially in the 1920−1930s. The tertiary sector comprises of services provided by the forestry, transport, construction and installation, training and leisure activities and others. This sector is growing rapidly and should endeavor to the commercialization of educational, recreational or defensive services, which are not currently measured. Analyzing the place of forestry among institutional sectors, we should state that forestry has the most significant importance in the non−financial corporate sector as the State Forests and forestry service companies (employing more than nine people) belong to this sector. In the household sector, there are small forestry service companies employing up to nine people and natural persons obtaining income from logging of private forests and other wooded lands. Whereas, in the government sector, there are mainly communal cities and municipal forests and traders running forestry activities in state forests of other ministries. Considering the development of the Polish forestry from the viewpoint of ownership sectors, it must be noted that since 2012 more people have been employed in the private sector and the gross added value of production has been higher in the private sector. The development of Polish, multifunctional forestry, in accordance with the principles of sustainable economic and social development, should be considered in the context of social needs and expectations, which change with the socio−economic development of the country

Export and import of timber in selected member states of the European Union

The aim of this work was to assess the rate of the changes in roundwood export and import in selected countries of the European Union during the period of 2003−2012. The data published in the FAO statistical yearbooks and concerning exported and imported timber amounts and values in the majority of the EU member states was analyzed. Based on the study, it can be concluded that international trade of wood is increasingly important in the development of the timber sector in different European countries. Import and export of raw timber changed both in terms of volume and value. In the years 2003−2012, the largest volume of timber export was recorded in Germany (55 mio m3). Compared to other countries, the extensive export of raw timber was also found in France (52 mio m3) and Latvia (44 mio m3). The greatest value of the exported roundwood in the analyzed decade was found in Germany (4,922 mio US$), France (3,482 mio US$) and the Czech Republic (2,690 mio US$). In the analyzed period, the largest importers of the roundwood material included Finland (106 mio m3), Austria (85 mio m3) and Sweden (76 mio m3). The highest value of imports of roundwood was recorded in Austria (7,224 mio US$). List of the countries characterized by high financial value of imported raw timber included Finland (6,771 mio US$) and Sweden (5,170 mio US$). Many countries (e.g. Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland), that recorded a negative rate of volume change in raw timber export also, experienced an increase in the value of the change. In countries, which experienced the highest growth rate of raw timber import (i.e. Romania, Slovakia, Lithuania), one can see beneficial processes to support the development of the enterprises engaged in the processing of roundwood

Evaluating the impact of silvicultural treatments and forest habitat type on the cost of timber harvest in cleanings and thinnings

Integrating the economic aspects of forest management (cost) with ecological elements of timber production (habitat type) significantly contributes to a better understanding of forest growth and utilisation. The type of silvicultural treatments and forest habitat types determine number of economic activities carried out in the stands and have an important impact on the associated costs. The aim of the study was to describe the impact of silviculture treatments and types of forest habitat on unit timber harvesting cost. We summarised the cost of timber logging depending on the harvest practices and types of habitats. In total, costs of treatments performed on the 2.5 thousand ha area were analysed. Obtained results were combined in relation to average unit costs of raw timber logging from individual habitats and silviculture treatments such as late cleanings and thinnings. The studied impact was assessed with standard deviation (SD) based on the assumption that the higher its value, the more important role of silvicultural treatments and forest habitats in defining the cost of raw timber harvesting. Our study showed that both factors (type of forest habitat and silvicultural treatment) had an effect on variability of timber logging costs. Comparing deciduous and coniferous habitats, higher costs were reported for the latter one. The highest unit cost of timber logging was found on the fresh coniferous habitat, while the lowest on the wet mixed forest. Moreover, the highest cost was reported for timber raw material harvested from late cleanings and the lowest from late thinnings. SD of the average cost of timber harvest ranged from 12.67 to 13.53 PLN depending on the silviculture treatments and from 0.68 to 2.39 PLN depending on the forest type. Our findings are important preliminary steps in broader study regarding revenues generated from forest stands growing on different habitats. Eventually it would help in assessing the profitability of economic activity that depends on environmental conditions of forest management