The forestry sector acting as a basis for local and regional entreprenurial initiative like beekeeping, on the path towards reaching sustainable rural development in Iasi county, Romania

摘要

As stated in the current Romanian Forestry Code (Law no.46/2008) one of the principles forreaching sustainable forest management is increasing forest contribution to rural development. Thisseems in theory a difficult target, especially in areas with relatively low forest cover like Iasi county, thatcan’t cover large industrial demand. The shift in forest management from a wood production centeredapproached and high demand for forest products and services other than wood and a new forestonwership regime represent potential benefit sources for rural communities. Alongside wood productionthese forests offer entrepreneurs new possibilities for niche goods production that in turn can triggercommunity development, a reality policy makers must consider. The object of the present paper is toreflect the condition of forest related entrepreneurship regarding a traditional activity in the area(beekeeping) using a qualitative analysis approach.