FORFE 501- FOREST EXTENSION
Introduction
The management of private forests is influenced by three main sets of factors; the
characteristics of the owner, the characteristics of the forest stand itself, and the external
constraints and opportunities. The characteristics of the owner include his/her overall
financial situation and the place of forestry within this situation, age, family status,
residence, etc. The characteristics of the forest stand include its size, distribution, structure,
productivity, composition, history, etc. In terms of external constraints and opportunities
are the general economic situation, the wood and non-wood forest product markets,
existence of incentives and subsidies, etc. Important in the last set of influences includes the
professional environment, including access to, and the quality of extension services,
government and others.