Development and perspective of the forest road infrastructure in the Republic of Macedonia

Abstract

This paper determines the historical development of infrastructure in the forest, streaming the development of the forest road network as a dominant element of infrastructure. The paper also covers the current condition with the openness of forests in Republic of Macedonia. On the basis of scientific research, the results from the optimal density of forest roads are determined. The paper also covers the period for which it is expected to achieve the goals of optimization which is the most efficient forest management without significantly affecting the ecological functions of the forest.

Keywords

• forest roads
• existing road density
• optimal road density
• the Republic of Macedonia