Development of Management Tools

Existing forest management planning systems are based on growth models for even-aged, monoculture forests in a clear-cut system followed by replanting. As CNF is aiming to generate unevenaged, mixed-species forests, this is a not an optimal basis for decision makers to enter into CNF and those already practicing CNF are in need of updated tools.

The activity includes the following elements:

• Adaptation of growth models and economic models
• Assessment of robustness effects
• Remote sensing technique adapted to natural / heterogeneous stands
• Develop cost-effective CO2 and biodiversity indicators
• Develop concept for close-to-nature management planning and testing it in three private forests.