Forest economics is not just about timber
– and forests are not just about economics

The landscape around your summer house, your favourite forest walks, forests around tourist destinations, as well as game-rich forests are all examples of sites where sensitive management is desirable and clearcuts avoided. Continuous Cover Forest management makes possible combining economic needs with other forest uses. A Forest Management Plan from Innofor allows you to emphasise economic return, game management, landscape management, or wildlife conservation according to your wishes.

Frequently asked question

I'm worried that my neighbour is going to clearcut his forest, or that my municipality is going to clearcut my favourite forest walk. Can I do something?
In Finland, a private individual forest owner has no obligation to negotiate with neighbours over forest use. One way to persuade your neighbour to avoid clearcutting might be to give them this brochure! In the case of municipal or parish forests, a local citizen or parish member can submit an initiative to the Council or other management body about moving forests over to non-clearcut forestry.