Metodyczne podstawy określania wskaźnika stopnia trudności gospodarowania leśnictw Lasów Państwowych

The paper presents the method of determining the management difficulty index for forest ranges of the State Forests To assess the management difficulty level, a set of 16 sub−indices was developed characterizing terrain obstacles, the structure of and threat to forest resources, as well as the extent of management tasks. The annual work time structure of range forest managers was a basis for the point rating of individual sub−indices. The usefulness of the method was proven in the management practice of the State Forests.