European vs. American Forest Practices 15-Year Comparisons

Key Points

• Increased competition in timber products has been noted by Austria over a 15-year period, affecting the market.
• The analysis contrasts European observations with the American viewpoint, showing notable differences in practices.
• The focus is on how newly independent African countries and eastern European satellites affect Austria's timber industry.
• European and American forest practices have diverged, suggesting impacts on local economies in timber-exporting nations.

Abstract