DiKE Waldpolitik der Schweiz – ein Lehrbuch

This textbook offers an in-depth insight into Swiss forest policy from a political science perspective. Drawing on the textbook 'Environmental Policy of Switzerland' by Ingold et al. (2016), the fundamentals of policy analysis are briefly introduced. However, the main focus is on a systematic examination of forest policy at the national level. The content highlights the goals and instruments, reviews the processes since the 1990s against the backdrop of theoretical concepts, and identifies and characterizes the key actors in Swiss forest policy. A chapter is also dedicated to the evaluation of action programs for national forest policy. In addition to these analytical considerations, the historical development of Swiss forest policy and the international context are descriptively addressed. The textbook is rounded off with a comprehensive list of literature and regulations. Students in the field of forest and environmental sciences will find this textbook to provide an overview of Swiss forest policy that has not been available in this form before. The brief introductions to the theoretical political science foundations enable readers to analyze and understand the developments and status of national forest policy, equipping them to systematically categorize future developments. Through the comprehensive examination and compilation of Swiss forest policy and the corresponding sources, this textbook serves as a valuable working tool not only for students but also for professionals in administration and practice.