Forest-sector concerns in the Baltic States: Implications for an expanded European Union

European Union (EU) enlargement will create a significant impact on the forest sectors of both old and new member states. In recognition of the importance of integrating national forest policies with relevant EU strategies, this study examines the forest policy networks in countries with economies i...

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Published in:Society & natural resources 2005-10, Vol.18 (9), p.839-848
Main Authors: Lazdinis, M, Carver, A, Schmithusen, F, Tonisson, K, Vilkriste, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baltic States
Citizen participation
Economics
Environmental conditions
Estonia
Europe
European Union
Forest conservation
Forest management
Forest policy
Forestry
International aspects
Latvia
Lithuania
Stakeholder
stakeholders
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Summary:European Union (EU) enlargement will create a significant impact on the forest sectors of both old and new member states. In recognition of the importance of integrating national forest policies with relevant EU strategies, this study examines the forest policy networks in countries with economies in transition and, more specifically, identifies issues of concern in the forest sectors of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (the Baltic States). Results from an open-ended survey show that the three countries share similar forest-sector concerns. Though the relative magnitudes of the concerns are similar, country-specific situations are emerging. A list of 22 individual highest ranking issues of concern in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania was compiled. Main areas of concern are (in rank of importance): (1) forest legislation; (2) top level forest administration; (3) private forestry; (4) aspects of economics; (5) environmental considerations; (6) human resources, research, and education; (7) timber processing and trade; and (8) public participation.
ISSN:0894-1920
1521-0723
DOI:10.1080/08941920500205517