Socio-economic challenges of Central and Eastern Europe's forestry needs

This paper is an attempt to present the main commentaries, findings, conclusions and suggestions concerning the fundamentals of management of forestry resources in regard to socio-economic aspects. The author strongly distinguishes between the natural, technological and economic sphere of subjects, which have been analyzed. A systems approach is presented. The basic concepts have been discussed. The matter of economics and economy, concerning the forest resources and in forestry, is stressed especially. The purpose of the is paper is to outline the basic questions of systems approach to forests and to forestry, and to suggest some actions required to save and better use forests - not only as elements for the human environment, and not only in Central and Eastern Europe.