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On problems of indemnification for the `new type` of forest damage; Zur Entschaedigungsproblematik bei `neuartigen` Waldschaeden

Abstract

Complaints about outstanding regulations on indemunification or compensation for forest damage caused by air pollution ofter overloock the fact that a whole row of remedial measures has already been initiatied. They also frequently show no appreciation of the difficulties involved in finding a new ruling for compensating and supportive measures that is both fair and practicable. The report outlines the field of the determination and valuation of damages in connection with forest damages caused by air pollution. The forest owners concerned receive considerable financial aid through a row of forest-political measures. Tax privileges pursuant to article 34b of the Income Tax Law lead to substantial tax relief in individual cases. The search for practicable rulings on compensation for damages has brought up the idea of treating the issue in a wider context. Besides the financial aspect, an ouverall assessment of forest damages caused by air pollution should also consider the diverse social functions of the forest. This widens the spectrum of forest -political concepts for compensation and support. A general search for ways of improving the economic situation of forest enterprises seems expedient. The growing debate about differentiated surface premiums as part of the forthcoming agricultural reform should be taken  More>>
Authors:
Kueppers, J G; Thoroe, C [1] 
  1. Bundesforschungsanstalt fuer Forst- und Holzwirtschaft, Hamburg (Germany). Inst. fuer Oekonomie
Publication Date:
Aug 01, 1991
Product Type:
Miscellaneous
Report Number:
ETDE-mf-93744300
Reference Number:
SCA: 290300; 560300; PA: DE-92:016043; SN: 93000905772
Resource Relation:
Journal Issue: no. 91/5; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1991; Related Information: Arbeitsbericht aus dem Institut fuer Oekonomie, Bundesforschungsanstalt fuer Forst- und Holzwirtschaft
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; 63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.; FORESTS; DAMAGE; ECONOMICS; FORESTRY; VICTIMS COMPENSATION; AIR POLLUTION; LIABILITIES; LEGAL ASPECTS; POLITICAL ASPECTS; FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY; 290300; 560300; ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY; CHEMICALS METABOLISM AND TOXICOLOGY
OSTI ID:
10106725
Research Organizations:
Bundesforschungsanstalt fuer Forst- und Holzwirtschaft, Hamburg (Germany)
Country of Origin:
Germany
Language:
German
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE93744300; TRN: DE9216043
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only)
Submitting Site:
DE
Size:
17 p.
Announcement Date:
Jun 30, 2005

Citation Formats

Kueppers, J G, and Thoroe, C. On problems of indemnification for the `new type` of forest damage; Zur Entschaedigungsproblematik bei `neuartigen` Waldschaeden. Germany: N. p., 1991. Web.
Kueppers, J G, & Thoroe, C. On problems of indemnification for the `new type` of forest damage; Zur Entschaedigungsproblematik bei `neuartigen` Waldschaeden. Germany.
Kueppers, J G, and Thoroe, C. 1991. "On problems of indemnification for the `new type` of forest damage; Zur Entschaedigungsproblematik bei `neuartigen` Waldschaeden." Germany.
@misc{etde_10106725,
title = {On problems of indemnification for the `new type` of forest damage; Zur Entschaedigungsproblematik bei `neuartigen` Waldschaeden}
author = {Kueppers, J G, and Thoroe, C}
abstractNote = {Complaints about outstanding regulations on indemunification or compensation for forest damage caused by air pollution ofter overloock the fact that a whole row of remedial measures has already been initiatied. They also frequently show no appreciation of the difficulties involved in finding a new ruling for compensating and supportive measures that is both fair and practicable. The report outlines the field of the determination and valuation of damages in connection with forest damages caused by air pollution. The forest owners concerned receive considerable financial aid through a row of forest-political measures. Tax privileges pursuant to article 34b of the Income Tax Law lead to substantial tax relief in individual cases. The search for practicable rulings on compensation for damages has brought up the idea of treating the issue in a wider context. Besides the financial aspect, an ouverall assessment of forest damages caused by air pollution should also consider the diverse social functions of the forest. This widens the spectrum of forest -political concepts for compensation and support. A general search for ways of improving the economic situation of forest enterprises seems expedient. The growing debate about differentiated surface premiums as part of the forthcoming agricultural reform should be taken aa an incentive to intensify such deliberations. (orig./HSCH). [Deutsch] Klagen ueber eine noch ausstehende Entschaedigungs- oder Ausgleichsregelung fuer immissionsbedingte Waldschaeden lassen haeufig ausser Betracht, dass bereits eine ganze Reihe von Hilfsmassnahmen auf den Weg gebracht worden sind. Sie verkennen oft auch die Schwierigkeiten, die einer angemessenen und handhabbaren Neuregelung der Ausgleichs- und Foerdermahssnahmen entgegenstehen. Der Bericht umfasst den Bereich der Schadensermittlung und -bewertung im Zusammenhang mit den immissionsbedingten Waldschaeden. Daran anschliessend werden Ausgleichs- und Foerdermassnahmen skizziert. Den betroffenen Waldbesitzern fliessen ueber eine Reihe von forstpolitischen Massnahmen betraechtliche Mittel zu, ueber die Steurerverguenstigung nach Paragraph 34b EStG werden in Einzelfaellen erhebliche Steuerentlastungen wirksam. Auf der Suche nach handhabbaren Regelungen eines Schadensausgleiches stellt sich die Frage, nach einem breiteren Rahmen. Neben den betriebswirtschaftlichen Waldschaeden sind aus gesamtwirtschaftlicher Sicht die immissionsbedingten Schaeden fuer die vielfaeltigen Sozialfunktionen des Waldes in die Ueberlegungen mit einzubeziehen. Dabei erweitert sich auch das Spektrum fuer forstpolitische Ausgleichs- bzw. Foerderkonzepte. Es erscheint angebracht, generell nach Wegen zur Verbesserung der wirtschaftlichen Lage der Forstbetriebe zu suchen. Die sich verstaerkende Debatte um differenzierte Flaechenpraemien zugunsten der Landwirtschaft im Zuge einer bevorstehenden Reform der Agrarpolitik sollte Anlass sein, solche Ueberlegungen verstaerkt voranzutreiben. (orig./HSCH).}
issue = {no. 91/5}
place = {Germany}
year = {1991}
month = {Aug}
}