@article{Zaric:157583,
      recid = {157583},
      author = {Zaric, Vlade and Vasilijevic, Zorica and Subic, Jonel},
      title = {Commercial and non-commercial benefi ts of Serbian  forests},
      journal = {Rural Areas and Development},
      address = {2009},
      number = {740-2016-51070},
      series = {Rural areas and development},
      pages = {11},
      year = {2009},
      abstract = {The present paper deals with the commercial and  non-commercial
benefits of Serbian forests based on  officially published data, data available in
existing  studies, expert opinions and research data collected using  one-to-one
interviews on a representative sample.
In the fi  rst section of the paper the basic characteristics of  Serbian forests are
described in terms of general data,  which are then used in the second section to
estimate the  total economic value (TEV) in 2007. To obtain the TEV, the  forestryrelated
values are classifi ed in use and non-use  values based on the various subgroups
of products and  services. For the product and service valuations  either
domestic or international prices were applied. The  results are shown in three
potential scenarios, each  yielding a different TEV estimate: 1) based on  existing
data, 2) based on additional inputs from experts  and 3) based on estimates and
assumptions derived from  existing studies. Undoubtedly, wood is the most  important
forest product in Serbia, as it contributes  between 42% and 90% to the TEV
depending on the specific  scenario.
The results of the paper are intended to help  improve general awareness for the
totality of benefits of  Serbia’s forests. By providing an overview in terms of  both
commercial and non-commercial value, the authors  furthermore hope to assist
Serbian decision makers in  finding the mix of policies which will best support  the
nation’s forests in the future.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/157583},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.157583},
}