Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute 38: 32–35 Planning Afforestation in Iceland
Afforestation by planting is the main forestry activity in Iceland. About 1500-2000 ha are planted annually, generally with multiple-use goals but emphasizing developing a timber resource, reclamation of eroded or degraded land and/or amenity. About 80 % of afforestation takes place on farms with gr...
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| Summary: | Afforestation by planting is the main forestry activity in Iceland. About 1500-2000 ha are planted annually, generally with multiple-use goals but emphasizing developing a timber resource, reclamation of eroded or degraded land and/or amenity. About 80 % of afforestation takes place on farms with grants from the state-run Regional Afforestation Projects (RAPs). The rest is carried |
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