In order to meet the government requirement to increase tree planting (partly to increase CO₂ capture) it is desirable that better communication be established between suppliers and buyers of timber, so that the right material can be offered at the right prices. Costings are an important factor,...

The preliminary findings of a questionnaire survey sent to 9197 forest owners are presented; some of the results are shown in tables and diagrams. In 2003, three quarters of the forest area in Norway was considered economically productive; in general the larger owners reported that more forest (up...

Mechanical tree planting in a pilot project in Østlandet, Norway, in 1998-2002 resulted in 84% survival. Performance was however only occasionally high enough to bestow good economics.

Results are presented of trials in Norway on the effects on growth, dimensions and economics, of thinning in stands of spruce (Picea abies). The volume of remaining trees declined with increased thinning level. Base mean trunk diameter increased with increased thinning level. This can provide a...

A report is presented of a project in Norway on alternative forest treatments, especially clear felling, selective felling, felling of mountain forest, and natural regeneration. The consequences of these treatments are presented, with special reference to propagation, production, timber quality,...

No-value stands, defined in various ways, are forest stands in which the value of the timber is less than the cost of felling and transport. These types of stands have obvious consequences for the forest owner and also for the community. These forest stands are considered in a historical context,...

With special reference to key biotopes, habitat recording, mapping, and biologically important forest environments, data are presented and discussed that were collected in 3 areas of Norway. Topics dealt with include small studied areas and their important edge effects; uneconomical buffer zones;...

The national budget in Norway for 2003 implies changes in forest policy. Economic effects are discussed including the effects of subsidies on tax benefits with the use of forest fees, prioritizing planting efforts, and risk assessment of forestry investments.

The economic effects of limiting logging along streams and rivers in Norway are discussed, as suggested in the Ecoplan.

With special reference to the national budget for large-scale forestry in Norway in 2003, data are presented and discussed on taxation levels, economics and annual timber production in 3 counties in Norway.