As in Estonia, up to 60% of private forests are not utilised in many countries because the owners lack economic interest in managing their forest. This, however, contradicts the EU goal to increase energy production based on renewable resources.
Paljudes riikides on analoogselt Eestiga kuni 60% erametsadest kasutusest väljas, kuna omanikel puudub majanduslik huvi oma metsa majandada.