What's happening to multifunctional forest use? A reaction to the Galileo Report: is our forest policy on the verge of losing its common sense? | Quo vadis multifunctionnalite? ou Reaction au rapport Galileo: notre politique forestiere est-elle en train de perdre les pedales?
2003
Schuetz, J.-P. (ETH Zentrum, Zuerich (Switzerland). Departement Forstwissenschaften)
We express concerns about the current trend of abandoning the policy of multi-functional forest use. The proposals of the Galileo Report for function segregation rely too much on the perceived advantages of economies of scale and mechanisation. Other methods of rationalisation are based on silvicultural skills and so-called biological rationalisation. These extensive, situative tending methods bring about a huge cost reduction comparable to those realised by mechanical rationalisation. They are also much more compatible with the delicate balancing act required by multi-functional forest use, which is demanded by society today. It is therefore important to further develop existing forest management methods, and to view them not only as a means of harmonising differing interests at a regional planning level, but also as a means of practical implementation at an operational level. The fates of forestry and the timber industry are closely linked. The main goal is no longer the mass production of timber products, but rather how to use technological innovations to develop new, high-value products.
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