%0 Research article
%T Values and objectives of non-industrial private forest owners in Finland
%A Karppinen, Heimo
%D 1998
%J Silva Fennica
%V 32
%N 1
%R doi:10.14214/sf.699
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/699
%X The purpose of the study was to create an empirical typology of  non-industrial private forest owners based on forest values and  long-term objectives of forest ownership, to identify these types by  owner and holding characteristics, as well as to analyze silvicultural  and harvesting behavior in these groups. The analysis was based on  survey data on 245 forest owners in southeastern Finland. The results  indicated that general forest values and long-term objectives of forest  ownership are not strongly correlated. The results further suggested  that the sole emphasis on economic benefits of forests does not lead to  the most active silvicultural and harvesting behavior. Multiobjective  owners, who underlined both monetary and amenity benefits of their  forest property, were the most active in their silvicultural and cutting  behavior. Non-timber objectives seemed not to exclude wood production: a  group called recreationists harvested slightly less than other owners.  Recreationists were willing to invest in forestry but were selective  with respect to management practices. The results can be used in  planning and implementation of public forest policy such as allocation  of the resources of forestry extension services. Forest industries  should also benefit from a knowledge of the objectives of roundwood  sellers.