📅 EcoNSilva Conference — 18 November 2026, Křtiny Chateau. Learn more and register
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Economic aspects of close-to-nature forest management

Conference in Křtiny

We warmly invite you to the EcoNSilva project's expert conference, offering a presentation of the project's interim results, the experience of forest owners and managers, expert contributions from research partners, and space for discussion on the economic and environmental benefits of close-to-nature forest management.

About the conference

The conference will take place on 18 November 2026 at Křtiny Chateau. The morning expert programme will feature contributions from EcoNSilva project research partners on the economic and environmental aspects of close-to-nature forest management, while the afternoon will be devoted to a guided excursion directly to the Klepačov site.

Conference focus

  • Introduction to the project and its goals
  • Historical development and prospects of non-clearcut silviculture methods
  • The impact of technology and stand mixing on forest stands and soil
  • Economic aspects of close-to-nature forest management
  • Comparative economic analysis of clearcut and non-clearcut management models
  • Guided excursion to research plots at the Klepačov site
Participation fee

What the CZK 590 fee includes

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Participation in the expert programme

The morning block of expert talks from the project's research partners.

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Morning coffee break

Refreshments during the break between expert sessions.

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Lunch

A shared lunch at Křtiny Chateau.

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Afternoon excursion to Klepačov

A guided excursion to the EcoNSilva project's research plots.

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Conference materials

Handouts and materials for the conference's expert programme.

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Fee amount

CZK 590 including VAT — the price includes refreshments during the coffee break and lunch.

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Free for students

Students can attend the conference free of charge with a valid student ID. When registering, don't forget to write "student" in the Notes for organisers field — otherwise we won't be able to identify you.

Programme

EcoNSilva conference programme

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9:00–9:30

Participant registration

9:30–9:40

Opening remarks and introduction of the EcoNSilva project

Andrea Kuncová, WOOD & PAPER a.s.
Expert session I
9:40–9:50

Goals of the EcoNSilva project and the basis for addressing them

Roman Dudík, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
9:50–10:15

Historical development and prospects of closer-to-nature (non-clearcut) silviculture methods in an era of global change

Jiří Remeš, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
10:15–10:40

Growth response of stands to various forms of regeneration development, and selected microclimatic, growth and ecophysiological aspects of stand mixing and richer stand structures

Pavel Bednář, Forestry and Game Management Research Institute / Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno / Pro Silva Bohemica
10:40–11:10

☕ Coffee break

Expert session II
11:10–11:35

The impact of technology on forest stands and soil in close-to-nature forest management systems

Martin Jankovský, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
11:35–12:00

Close-to-nature forest management: what do we know about its economic aspects?

Martin Němec, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
12:00–12:25

Comparative economic analysis of clearcut and non-clearcut forest management models under Czech conditions, using the Klepačov selection forest as an example

Tomáš Pospíšil, Pro Silva Bohemica / Křtiny Training Forest Enterprise, MENDELU
12:25–13:30

🍽️ Lunch

Practical part of the programme
13:30–13:45

Transfer to the Klepačov site

13:45–15:15

Guided excursion to the EcoNSilva project's research plots

  • Introduction to the project's research plots
  • Examples of close-to-nature forest management
  • Interim project results
  • Discussion of practical experience and potential applications in forestry practice
15:15–15:30

Conclusion of the excursion and closing of the conference

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Registration is open until the hall capacity at Křtiny Chateau is full. Click the button below to fill out the registration form.

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Organisers WOOD & PAPER a.s. Czech University of Life Sciences Prague