Changes in the Species Composition in the Forests of the Czech Republic in Response to Changing Policies and Their Consequennces

The species comopsition in the forests of the Czech Republic has been changed from its original natural state. Today\u27s species composition is often referred to as \u22unsuitable\u22, forming unsuitable forest stands with high risks ob abiotic and biotic damage. The aim of this study was to analyze available sources of adequate information about the natural species composition in the forests of the Czech Republic in order to compare the results with today\u27s situation. The historical developments in Czech forest policy and forest management affecting the changes in species compositioni were analyzed as well. Based on the analyses, the necessary objectives and methods were suggested. The methodology of Forestry and Game Management Research Institute was used. Possible future characteristics were analyzed. Based in necessary change and reconstructioni of species composition proposed by the Government, the future forestation requirements were calculated. These numbers were compared with currently available sources. Inevitabke economical consequences affecting forest owners were also caluculated. Based on the analysis, the forest policy tools were suggested

Forest Product Industry and Current Problems of New Forest Owners in the Czech Republic

The general idea of the study is to address and explain the current process of establishing new economic relations in forestry-in-transition and asess opportunities for its sustainable development mainly by histirical and political analyses approach. The scientific value of the study derives from the elaboration of multidisciplinary knowledge and the enhancement of pratical applicability in a transitional economy of the concept of sustainable forestry development. Taking the forest sector of the Czech Republic as an example, the study draws on the state of affairs in forestry that is developing under changing economic conditions, examining failures and new incentives in economic and institutional reforms. The central objective of the study is to determine the appropriate forest policies and economic incentives to improve future output from Czech forestry, while making the sector economically efficient, sicially acceptable and environmentally friendly. The way of the forest sector towards sustainable development is explored by analyzing the following: economics of forest use; contributuib of forestry to country\u27s economy; external trade and market in forest product; and issues affecting new forest owners, especially problems rising from the political and economic transition, and accession to the European Union