ABSTRACT In Sweden, there is a lack of knowledge about nature conservation management (NCM) practices in voluntary set-aside forests. Estimates indicate that, for unknown reasons, only a small proportion of the NCM needed is carried out. The aims of this study are to (1) describe current practices for NCM of voluntary set-aside areas in Sweden and (2) identify factors affecting whether NCM of these areas is carried out. Twenty-seven semi-structured interviews were held with professional forestry practitioners and the responses analysed applying thematic analysis. NCM in Sweden generally has two main aims: (1) creation of dead wood and (2) promotion of domestic broadleaf tree species. Simplified, these aims are attained through removal of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.). The decision to implement NCM is influenced by few incentives and many barriers. Incentives include certification scheme obligations and commitment from dedicated individuals, while barriers include weak internal company incentives, the experienced or anticipated risk of high costs, and experienced or anticipated criticism from internal company experts or public actors. Based on the results, a set of managerial implications was drawn up, aimed at increasing the extent of NCM.

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瑞典自愿预留森林的自然保护管理：实践、激励措施和障碍

摘要 在瑞典，缺乏关于自愿预留森林的自然保护管理 (NCM) 实践的知识。估计表明，由于未知原因，仅执行了所需 NCM 的一小部分。本研究的目的是 (1) 描述瑞典自愿预留区域 NCM 的当前做法，以及 (2) 确定影响这些区域 NCM 是否进行的因素。与专业林业从业者进行了 27 次半结构化访谈，并应用主题分析对回答进行了分析。瑞典的 NCM 通常有两个主要目标：(1) 创造死木和 (2) 推广国内阔叶树种。简而言之，这些目标是通过移除挪威云杉（Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.）来实现的。实施 NCM 的决定受到很少激励和许多障碍的影响。激励包括认证计划义务和敬业个人的承诺，而障碍包括公司内部激励薄弱、经历或预期的高成本风险，以及来自公司内部专家或公共行为者的经历或预期批评。根据结果​​，制定了一系列管理含义，旨在增加 NCM 的范围。