Roundwood flow analysis in Slovenia

On the basis of roundwood flow model, two roundwood balances were prepared. A wide range of available data was taken into consideration; data quality was evaluated and a proposal for improving their quality developed. Results of roundwood balance in the reference year 2004 showed that if official data for annual removals are considered, a lack of 536,000 m(3) occurs. In the case of modelled (enlarged) removals, a roundwood balance is positive. Wood flow and data analysis should play an important role as part of strategic planning and decision making at sectorial, local, regional and national levels.