ZLV Online

In the Czech Republic the situation in associating of forest owners with small-scale enterprises did not markedly change during the last 20 years even when it is one of the most effective ways how to remove fragmentation of ownership as well as the so-called structural imperfections of small forest ownerships. Describing of present situation in Germany and Austria, as an example, shows the possible, but not simple association process. This article deals with economical, legislative and social aspects of associating in Austria including expected trends of development of this process that indicates the gradual fading of interest in work not only in agriculture but also in forestry.