The Economic Contribution of Hunting Products to the Turnover of the Forestry Units in Romania

Abstract

SUMMARYGame species are among the main categories of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) in Romania. Thanks to its diversified relief and forests, Romania has a high diversity of wildlife species. The national hunting area is divided into 2.151 hunting grounds that are managed by private-owned or state-owned forestry units and hunting associations. On the current territory of the country, hunting was a regular practice since the Middle Ages, and the first modern regulation dates from the second half of the 19th century. According to currently valid legislation, hunting in Romania is permitted for 18 species of mammals and 39 species of birds. Special attention is given to three species of EU interest, namely brown bear (Ursus arctos L.), gray wolf (Canis lupus L.) and wildcat (Felis silvestris Schreber). The annual contribution of hunting products to the turnover of the forestry units is usually less than 1%. In order to increase this contribution, forest managers should develop and promote other hunting related activities.

Management and Income of the Economically Most Important Game Species of Serbia

“…Game population abundance in hunting ground is being determined at the beginning of a hunting year and the counting methods depend on a type of hunting ground and of game species (large or small game). The most significant income from non-wood forest products is fauna of hunting importance (Enescu and Hãlãlișan, 2017). The most representative game species in hunting grounds of Serbia are roe deer, wild boar and hare.…”

“…The most representative game species in hunting grounds of Serbia are roe deer, wild boar and hare. (Enescu and Hãlãlișan, 2017).…”