German Forestry Review

1. General Description of Germany

• 1.1 Climate
  1.1.1 Predominant general weather situation in Central Europe
  1.1.2 Climatic description of the Old Federal States of Germany
  1.1.3 Climatic description of the New Federal States of Germany
  
• 1.2 Geology
• 1.3 Potential Natural Forest Vegetation
• 1.4 Relief, Geography and Landuse

2. Forests and Forestry in Germany

• 2.1 Distribution of Forests
• 2.2 Tree Species
• 2.3 Relevant Forest Types
• 2.4 Land tenure and Ownership
• 2.5 History
  2.5.1 Natural Evolution and History of Forestry
  2.5.2 History of Forst Aesthetics
  

3. Principles of Modern Forestry

• 3.1 Legal Objectives and Management Strageties
• 3.2 Forestry Based on Natural Conditions
• 3.3 Multi Functional Forest Management
• 3.4 Design Guidelines for Wooded Landscapes

4. Forest Issues and Trends

• 4.1 Environmental Issues in Forestry
  4.1.1 Forest Decline
  4.1.2 Calamities in Forestry
  4.1.3 Browsing of Game and Natural Regeneration
  
• 4.2 Trends and Conflicts between Forestry, Nature Conservation and Recreation