Industrial wood production and consumption in Turkey and some future projections

Abstract

The functionality of the forest as natural resource has not lost its significance from the past to the present day. One of the main functions of the forest is production of wood and other non-wood forest products. On the other hand especially in the last century, political, social, economic, cultural and institutional structures of excessive societies have caused a decrease on the forest. Beside the survey application an economic study has been made which is based on the basic statistical information found for the period from 1970 to 2007. The collected quantitative data was evaluated by multiple linear regression analysis. Model equations are generated in accordance with the facts which are based on the analysis of wood production and consumption. Future values of the created models have been estimated with regards to same factors. According to the result of the analysis of numerical data it is believed that production of logs will decrease whereas consumption of logs will increase in the future. On the other hand, metal poles and wood fiber chips are expected not experienced difficulties in meeting demand. As consumption increases, the metal pole and firewood consumption is projected to decrease.