How perceptions of the forest-based bioeconomy differ across country contexts and social groups is important as it opens possibilities for the development of more inclusive, locally and socially relevant bioeconomy policies and strategies. Therefore, this special section explores the social dimensions of the forest-based bioeconomy by focusing on discourses and perceptions of different actor groups in Europe. We introduce six...

This article provides useful information for universities offering forestry programs and facing the growing demand for bioeconomy education. An explorative survey on bioeconomy perception among 1400 students enrolled in 29 universities across nine European countries offering forestry programs was performed. The data have been elaborated via descriptive statistics and cluster analysis. Around 70% of respondents have heard about...

The economics of timber production is studied using empirical data for various juvenile densities and a distance-independent individual-tree growth model specified for Finnish Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris [L.]) stands. Our results imply that explicit inclusion of quality effects on prices increases optimum juvenile density. In addition, quality effects make economic surplus of forestry more sensitive to variations in juvenile...