A forest management plan holds significant economic and ecological value. It dictates how the specific woodland will be utilized, maintained, and protected over the long term. The plan ensures the forest is managed to preserve its productivity, biological diversity, and ecosystem functions for the future. A forest management plan allows the owner to forecast income from timber and other forest values, as well as to manage costs. It helps select the best management model by balancing timber revenue with carbon credit revenue. A forest management plan can include:
- timber harvesting volumes and timing,
- regeneration measures including planting and natural regeneration,
- protection against pests and diseases,
- management of natural values,
- climate impact mitigation through carbon sequestration.
A high-quality management plan acts as a mandatory prerequisite for the forest certification process. SIA Palus develops detailed forest management plans that fully meet PEFC requirements and ensure a systematic workflow for utilizing forest resources. The plan includes detailed information regarding forest resources, planned economic activities, nature conservation measures, and biological diversity preservation.
During the forest management planning process, a full forest inventory and evaluation take place to determine the necessary forest maintenance work and the exact timber harvesting volumes for a specific period. Within the management plan, it is also possible to evaluate alternative scenarios, for example, delaying timber harvesting and receiving CO2 credits. The management plan serves not only for certification but also as a useful tool for daily forestry operations.
