A literature review and web search were undertaken for all studied aspects of forest goods and services – their classification, characterisation, importance, trends, valuation, and the financing mechanisms for their provision. Concerning the classification and characterisation of non-market forest goods and services, various studies on terminology, classification and taxonomy of forest goods and services, as well as on the user groups, ownership structure and public access in the EU, were reviewed. The reviewed studies were mainly focusing on the EU scale (. MCPFE, COST E30 Action); however, where necessary other studies were also considered (. OECD, MEA, UNECE/FAO)
