Rozmiar pozyskania użytków drzewnych w kraju a społeczne funkcje lasu

The study presents analysis results of the level of timber volumetric yield for the entire country taking also into account the social functions of forests. The research material comprised statistical data published annually by the Main Statistical Office. The performed investigations revealed, among others, that the process of leveling out of the production forest area and the area of forests with non−production functions is taking place alongside a very conspicuous trend of the increasing rate of timber harvesting observed in years 1991−2002.