Forests and forest management in Serbia challenges and

Forests and forest management in Serbia – challenges and perspectives Saša Stamatović, Acting director Directorate of Forests Belgrade, June 22, 2021

Ecosystem services / functions and modern forestry Society Forestry Fighting Wood Biodiversity, production, climate change, habitats fresh water Carbon sequestration Tourism, recreation

SERBIAN NATIONAL FOREST PROGRAM Ones process starts all phases start

Forests and forestry sector in Serbia – resource with potentials Forest cover % 80, 0 75, 0 70, 0 60, 0 50, 0 39, 0 40, 0 41, 4 29, 1 30, 0 20, 0 17, 6 10, 0 XVIII 1938 2009 (NFI) 2022 GOAL State of forests is mirror pictures of country’s economic, social and historical circumstances

Concept for Improvement of Serbian Forest Sector Conversion to high forests Mobilization of state forestry: q Improvement of planning system q. Plans realization improvement q. X 0. 000 ha inadequate users of state forests Optimization of forest management Intensive and timely tending Coppice forests q q q Mobilization of private forestry: Forest Management Fast growing plantations Systemic measures: Improved management Overmatured stands Mainly beach q Associating of private forest owners q Extension service development and training q Financing/subsid izing Afforestation On non-forest land (bush, etc. ) Strategic and legal frame Decreasing of illegal activities Improvement of personal and technical capacities; Road infrastructure; Forest protection; Information system Adequate subsidizing system Wood Market-Selling policy 5

BMEL 1 & BMEL 2 Projects Contribution of Sustainable Forest Management to a Low Emission and Resilient Development (GEF) “Improvement of forest management in Serbia as a contribution to climate change adaptation and mitigation“ 1. Improvement of forestry sector 2. Improving the system of subsidy allocation and control 3. Harmonization of legislation with. EUTR i FLEGT OTHER RELATED PROJECTS CONCEPT IMPLEMENTATION (nfp) NATIONAL RESOURCES

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