Myths and superstitions in forestry

Look beneath the canopies of our forests! A forest is not just a timber factory. The book, Myths and Misconceptions in Forestry, exposes some of the deep-rooted fallacies that shape modern forestry in Czechia. The author questions why the Forest Act still prioritises timber production over the life of the forest itself – and what this means for our landscape, biodiversity, and future.

You will learn, for example: why the concept of stocking was misleading, what's wrong with snags and why we shouldn't be so afraid of them, what role coppices and forest grazing can play in modern management, and why a new Forest Act should be based on the needs of society as a whole. This book is a call to reassess established ideas. It is intended not only for foresters and experts but also for everyone else who cares about what our forests will look like in 50 years.