The Czech Republic is landlocked country in the

The Czech Republic is landlocked country in the middle of Europe. Rather than as a country in the middle of Europe, we should speak of the Czech Republic as a country in the heart of Europe - after all, the heart is not to be found precisely in the center of human body.

The Czech Republic on the world map Ø located in the Northern Hemisphere, approximately in the middle of the European Continent The neighboring states are Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria

Area size Ø total area almost 79 000 square kilometers Ø midsize European country Ømakes up 2% of European Union Øthe country comprises three historical lands – Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Øthe largest cities: Prague – the capital, Brno, Plzeň, Liberec and Ostrava.

Climate Ø landlocked country in moderate geographical latitudes Ø The climate is mild but variable locally and troughout the year. Ø Cold winter, spring followed by a warm summer and chilly autumn. Ø The alternation of the seasons has marked effect, above all on vegetation. Ø Differences in geographical latitude are negligible. Ø The average air temperature and annual rainfall is strongly depend on the height above sea level. - The average temperature on the highest mountain in the CR (Sněžka 1, 602 m a. s. l) is only 0. 4°C , annual rainfall 1500 millimeters - the lowlands on south Moravia with 10 °C, 400 millimeters

CZECH FORESTRY

Area n The area of forest land cover one third of the total area of Czech republic, i. e. 2, 647, 000 ha n slightly increasing (0, 6%, agricultural land afforestation)

Basic principles of state policy n conservation of forests and their maintenance n preservation of forest ecosystems n enhancement of biodiversity as well as maintenance n development of gene pool of tree species Strategy: Ø Sustainable forest management Ø Continuous and balanced timber production Ø The gradual enhancement of ecological stability of forest ecosystems Ø Guiding the non-wood-producing functions

Controlling of Czech Forestry by State Ø Ministry of Agriculture Ø County Councils Ø Municipalties exceptions: Ø Ministry of Environment – National Parks Ø Ministry of Defense – Military Forest Main State supervision Ø Ministry of Environment and Czech environmental inspection

Forest Ownership Owner % of total forest land State 59, 7 Municipalties 16, 5 Regional Governments Forest Cooperatiives Public Universities Private 0, 2 1 0, 3 23, 2

Forests Owned by State Organisation with the Right to manage/Authorized to Manage Forest Area (ha) Fores of the Czech Republic, S. E. 1 359 100, 00 85, 9 Military Forests and Farms of the Czech Republic, S. E. Administrations of National Parks Office of the President of the Republic Total % 126 600 8, 0 89 900 5, 6 6 000 0, 5 1 581 700 100

Forest Species Composition Tree Species Spruce % of Total Forest Land 53, 1 Fir 0, 9 Pine 17, 2 Larch 3, 9 Other Conifers 0, 2 Total Conifers 75, 3 Oak 6, 6 Beech 6, 6 Birch 2, 9 Other Broadleaves 7, 6 Total Broadleaves 23, 7

Forestry Sector Overview Forest Regeneration and Reforestation Ø The percentage of conifers within forest regeneration was reduced in flavor broadleaves Forest Regeneration (ha) Artifical 17855 of which: Replanting 2776 Natural Registration Changes Total 3630 144 21 629

Forestry Sector Overview Balance of Clear-cut Areas Ø Area at 1. Jan. 2006 18 924 ha Ø Area at 31. Dec. 2006 20 297 ha After Felling New Clear-cut Area Reforest. Other Total Failure 18 565 2 776 1 661 23 002 Reduction of Cler-cut Area After Reforesration 17 855 Natural Regen. Other 3 630 Total 144 21 629

Forestry Sector Overview Cleanings and Thinnings Ø Cleanings: 47 000 ha Ø Thinnings: 92 300 ha Feelings Total annual Fellings Ø Conifers 13, 88 mill. m 3 Ø Broadleaves 1, 63 mill. m 3 Ø Total: 15, 51 mill. m 3

Export and Imports of Roundwood in the Czech Republic 1, 000 CZK 1, 000 m 3 Export 4095 3649 Average Price CZK/m 3 1122 Import 1784 1360 1312

Game management Spring Stocks of Main Game (psc) Red Deer Fallow Deer Mouflon Roe Deer Wild Boar 28 550 21 676 18 274 302 694 46 699

Game management Hunting (shotting+trapping) of Main Game Species (psc) Red Deer 20 668 Fallow Deer 10 308 Mouflon 7 241 Roe Deer 124 287 Wild Boar 100 608 Duck 347 596 Pheasant 588 513 Hare 93 377