Regional variations and trends in poplar harvesting in Serbia (2013-2022)

This article examines the volume of poplar harvesting in state-owned forests of Serbia over the period 2013-2022, using data provided by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and the National Forest Inventory. In the Materials and Methods section, data on harvested poplar timber from different regions of Serbia were used as the basis for descriptive-quantitative and regression analyses. The results indicate that the total harvested volume amounted to 4,386,540 m?, with the highest annual volume recorded in 2022. Regression analysis shows an upward linear trend, with the coefficient of determination-relating total poplar harvests to the time factor-classified as moderate, along with a moderate correlation and parameters approaching statistical significance. The majority of harvesting was carried out through regular silvicultural fellings, while extraordinary interventions were applied only infrequently. The findings highlight substantial variability in annual harvest volumes, influenced by climatic conditions, market demand, and the implementation of forest management strategies.