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Forestry 2000 73(2):187-198; doi:10.1093/forestry/73.2.187
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Experiences in participatory planning of designated areas: the Bavona Valley in Switzerland

D. Bettelini1, M.G. Cantiani2 and S. Mariotta3

1 Forest Management Planning Office, Forest Service of Canton Ticino, Viale Franscini, Bellinzona, Switzerland 2 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Università degli Studi di Trento, Via Mesiano 77, Trento, Italy 3 Lucchini, David and Mariotta S.A. Engineering, Faido, Switzerland

The paper describes a regional forest planning experience in a designated area situated in an alpine environment, notable in particular for its natural features and landscape characteristics. The first part illustrates recent developments in forest management in Switzerland with particular emphasis on the role of regional forest management planning. In the second part, planning procedures are described in detail, highlighting participatory aspects. The final part assesses the validity of such a tool in the context of designated areas.


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