%0 Article %T Contradictory targets in the use of state forests of Finland %A Kotimäki, Tuomo %D 1993 %J Silva Fennica %V 27 %N 3 %R doi:10.14214/sf.a15678 %U https://silvafennica.fi/article/5517 %X

The paper discusses the principles of forest management in the state forests of Finland, and the contradictions in choosing between the different land uses. These principles of the forest management are sustainable use of natural resources, economic and effective management, and taking in account nature conservation, protection of environment, recreation services and employment issues in all activities of the Forest Service. Even regional policy affects the management planning in the state forests.