The forest and forest
products sector in
Serbia and Montenegro,
in common with many
Balkan countries, was
hard hit by the
political and economic
upheaval that occurred
in the region, and
suffered severely as a
consequence. There is
now evidence to suggest
that Serbia and
Montenegro may be
gradually regaining its
previous export strength
in many wood products.
This is a welcome
development and, if it
can be sustained, may
bring the much needed
capital for investment
in modernisation and
expansion of capacity
under the developing
market economy.
This paper is intended
for the use of both
domestic and foreign
experts, as much of this
information is little
known and not easy to
collect. The paper
contains data and
analysis on the forest
resources, wood
processing industry,
trade, consumption,
prices, institutions and
policies in Serbia and
Montenegro. Copies of
this discussion paper
may be downloaded from
the website of the UNECE
Timber Committee and the
FAO European Forestry
Commission
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