A general description of the kinds of things that make some operations a “special case”.
A general description of distinguishing characteristics by geographic region
Major kinds of special cases
Mountain logging
Tropical forestry (natural forests)
Plantation forestry (short and longer rotation)
Operations focusing on non-timber objectives and values
Forest operations in water catchments (Leon Bren may contribute here) Note: I’m assuming that this suggestion from Rod Keenan is aimed at water protection and regulation – is this right?
Forest Operations in low-tech environments
Operations aimed at high-value products
Forest operations in highly sensitive areas (most likely for Environmental protection)
Carbon sequestration forestry
Biomass harvesting (for bioenergy and other bioproducts)
Partial and selective cutting
Salvage harvesting following fire or insect damage.
Cases where HFM processes are not followed