Future Challenges to Ensure Sustainable Forest Management
Abstract
This paper is based on a presentation at the international workshop "Forests and Forestry in Central and Eastern European Countries - The Transition Process and Challenges Ahead" held on 12-13 September 2001 in Debe, Poland. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Poland; The Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, Liaison Unit Vienna; the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe; and the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations.
This paper presents a conceptual framework for sustainable development in the transition countries and the challenges ahead in achieving sustainable forestry in the transition countries.