Epsilon Archive for Student Projects

Abstract

Introduced in 1974, the Beech Forestry Act has significantly shaped beech forest
management in Sweden. This study aims to articulate the impacts of this legislation from the
perspectives of forest stakeholders in southern Sweden. I explore both the constraints and
potentials of beech forestry, through qualitative interviews with key stakeholders
complemented by a literature review. A notable finding is the labour shortage in terms of
effective beech management, reflecting a broader issue within Swedish forestry.
Additionally, this report delves into the broader implications for beech in forest management
and its market demand, both nationally and globally. Through stakeholder insights, I examine
how legislative frameworks and market forces might either restrict or enable the sustainable
management of beech forests in southern Sweden.