%0 Article
%T Future challenges of forest policy analysis.
%A Riihinen, Päiviö
%D 1986
%J Silva Fennica
%V 20
%N 4
%R doi:10.14214/sf.a27717
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/5280
%X <p>This is a discussion paper on certain trends in forestry, and society as a whole which may constitute a major challenge for forest policy analysis in the future. Developed and developing countries are treated separately. In developed countries, one of the problems requiring policy analysis is the rising opportunity cost of forestry and the consequent weakening interest in commercial forestry among nonindustrial private forest owners. In developing countries, the most acute problem is the depletion of forests. While looking at the relative merits of the remedial means actually applied or suggested, major guidelines are needed for a proper balance between commercial timber production and forestry for rural development. Evaluation of past forestry projects is also desirable.</p>