This study examines the Northwest Russian forest industry, traditionally the regions most important industry, its competitiveness and future prospects. The transition to the market economy and privatization have left their mark on the industry. Demand and markets have changed, requiring new...

As a response to policy requirements to improve energy security, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the use of bioenergy in Sweden has more than doubled since 1980. In 2008 bioenergy use in Sweden amounted to 108 TWh, or 18% of the total supply of primary energy. Nearly all of this...

В статье рассматриваются основные аспекты функционирования лесного комплекса Сибири на данном этапе развития. Анализируются основные «проблемные точки»...

Лес является не только самым продуктивным природным комплексом и важнейшим экономическим ресурсом России, но и главным фактором регулирования и стабилизации...

This paper reviews forestry reform in the Congo basin, focusing on Gabon. It argues that the key challenge for the Congo basin countries is to manage their forests in a sustainable manner. It presents the current situation of forestry taxation and forestry reform in Gabon. The paper analyzes...

Статья посвящена важной проблеме функционирования лесопромышленного комплекса Республики Карелия в переходной экономике. Обозначены наиболее острые проблемы...

The government of British Columbia imposes restrictions on the export of logs from public and private forestlands, primarily to promote local processing and associated employment benefits. Economists wholeheartedly oppose BC’s export restrictions, arguing that BC’s citizens are worse off as...