A Method for Evaluating the Structure Efficiency of the Forests with Special Recreational Functions

Authors

  • M. Hanzu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • F. Pascoa Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal

Keywords:

stand structure, recreational function, objective evaluation

Abstract

The efficiency of the forests with special recreational functions is difficult to be evaluated. In this article, we briefly describe a method that can be used for an objective evaluation. The method is based on: (i) cognitive psychological method and (ii) cluster analysis. A possible application is in the management of the forests with special recreational functions.

Author Biographies

M. Hanzu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Forest Management Planning

F. Pascoa, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal

Dept. of Forest Biometry

Published

2008-05-28

Issue

Vol. 14(49) (2007)

Section

SILVICULTURE