Enhancing Forestland Ownership in Romania

While many college students were dreaming about their spring break trips to near-by beaches last March, one Auburn University student was planning a trip to a different locale. Last March, Laura Robinson and several U.S. forest landowners traveled to Romania to attend the launching of the World Bank

From 1949 to 1989, the Romanian government held control of all land, but returned it to the private landowners during the restitution process beginning in 1989. However, these landowners had little education, training or support on sustainable forestry practices. Robinson