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Understanding societal priorities for forest ecosystem services: Survey insights from 'Forestry Days 2024' in Slovakia

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  • Zuzana Sarvašová

    (National Forestry Centre - Forest Research Institute, Zvolen, Slovak Republic
    Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Jozef Pajtík

    (National Forestry Centre - Forest Research Institute, Zvolen, Slovak Republic)

  • Zuzana Dobšinská

    (Department of Forest Economics and Policy, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovak Republic
    Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Understanding society's demand for forest ecosystem services (FES) is crucial for effective forest management and the development of supportive instruments, such as payments for ecosystem services (PES). This study surveyed visitors at 'Forestry Days 2024' in Slovakia through face-to-face questionnaires, capturing their views on FES and necessary management changes. Results show that regulating services and biodiversity are prioritised over cultural and provisioning FES. Respondents indicated a clear need for changes in forest management to reflect their FES preferences. Notably, perceptions of specific FES varied by gender, age, forestry background, and forest ownership but not by residence type. Public PES were considered the most acceptable policy for enhancing FES management, providing valuable insight for aligning public preferences with sustainable practices in Slovakia.

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  • Zuzana Sarvašová & Jozef Pajtík & Zuzana Dobšinská, 2025. "Understanding societal priorities for forest ecosystem services: Survey insights from 'Forestry Days 2024' in Slovakia," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 71(4), pages 195-204.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:71:y:2025:i:4:id:7-2025-jfs
    DOI: 10.17221/7/2025-JFS
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