Conclusion by the Scientific Committee

The chapter defines some tracks in the formulation of integrated management plans in mountain forests. Tee basic concept is the confrontation between theoretical and methodological reflections of the scientists from a part, and the experiences realized in an empirical way by the managers from another part. The results are the need of a new paradigm in the planning action, with the importance of an Ecosystem management, the need of new decision tools based on mixed model and the involvement of negotiation.