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Pinus halepensis occupies a large area of Mediterranean coastal forests. Kassandra Peninsula Pinus halepensis forests could be characterized as. the representative forests in the Mediterranean. These forests are very important, due to their vicinity to urban and coastal areas. The knowledge of biomass distribution in these forests will help with the correct time and space planning, in order to fulfil the multifunctional management of ecosystems (wood production, water, forest protection, recreation etc.).

The  present study was conducted on the Kassandra Peninsula of Chalkidiki, for the  research    project: GR-Forest Fires NATO Science for stability programs. The structure  analysis is    determined in stands of different age classes. Moreover, the forest yield  data in all age classes    are given. In order to study the diameter and height growth, stem analysis  in 30 trees were    done.    The results of this research indicate all the silviculture treatments that  should be carried out in    Pinus halepensis forests, in  order to fulfil the multifunctional management of forests.