1. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 Introduction Introduction of close to nature forestry in the Danish state forest Mads Jakobsen, MSc Forestry Mads Q. Jensen, MSc Forestry

2. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 The Danish Forest and Nature Agency Implementing national policies on: Implementing national policies on: Nature protection (Protection of Nature Act) Nature protection (Protection of Nature Act) Wildlife management an protection (Hunting Act) Wildlife management an protection (Hunting Act) Forestry (Forestry Act) Forestry (Forestry Act) Outdoor recreation Outdoor recreation Management of state forests - 200.000 ha Management of state forests - 200.000 ha production production biodiversity conservation biodiversity conservation recreational activities recreational activities

3. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 Forest area the last 200 years A forest land from nature - today 11 % forest- cover Afforestation today to double the forest area within a 100 years

4. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 Former forestry - problems Stability Stability Economy Economy Ecology Ecology

5. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 The National Forest Programme - 2002 Formulates objectives and visions for Danish forestry Formulates objectives and visions for Danish forestry Key objective to promote close to nature forestry Key objective to promote close to nature forestry Developed in a process involving relevant stakeholders and public debate Developed in a process involving relevant stakeholders and public debate

6. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 The National Forest Programme - 2002 Guidelines on sustainable forest management Agreed by NGO’s and private forest owners Agreed by NGO’s and private forest owners well adapted - especially native tree species well adapted - especially native tree species permanent forest cover permanent forest cover natural regeneration natural regeneration diverse forest structures diverse forest structures single tree management single tree management

7. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 The National Forest Programme - 2002 The State forests Conversion to close to nature forestry decided in National Forest Programme Conversion to close to nature forestry decided in National Forest Programme Long- term process Long- term process 80 - 100 years expected 80 - 100 years expected

8. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 The action plan Content of the action plan Economy Economy Habitat areas Habitat areas Longterm plans Longterm plans Specific Guidelines Specific Guidelines Etc. Etc.

9. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 Have to make ownership Steering-group Forestdistrikts NGO’s and private forest owners Group of experts Working-group Action plan for close to nature forestry in Denmark

10. Close to nature forestry in Denmark 2003 Comments / questions