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NFM, Volume 39: 67–82.
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Abstract

This paper gives an overview of good solutions and arrangements in forestry entrepreneurship. The review is based on the available literary sources and it mainly presents the FAO and UNECE document entitled »Good Practice in Contract Labor in Forestry«. In the introductory part of the paper, apart from some general features of contract labor in forestry, all potential stakeholders of forestry entrepreneurship, their roles, tasks and relations are described. In addition, within the guidelines for good practice, different aspects and dimensions of forestry entrepreneurship with focus on human resources and working conditions have been addressed. Individual chapters address the issues of economic viability, competition, co-operation and organization of entrepreneurs, security and health, working time, technology, etc. Each issue is presented with a brief explanation and then the main principles, goals and potential consequences of good practice are laid out. Each question is also illustrated with a chosen example of the European or world forestry. The review, compiled based on appropriate behavior and practice in forestry entrepreneurship, is a kind of guide or model that provides guidelines and assistance in establishing good entrepreneurial practice. As such, it can be useful in forestry practice in improving various aspects of contractors’ business, i.e. in a comprehensive upgrading of forestry entrepreneurship and forest management in general.

Keywords: forestry, contract labor in forestry, forestry entrepreneurship, good practice